PhoneLifespan

V50 5G vs X100 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: V50 5G 63 · X100 Pro 62 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Vivo V50 5G $385
Buy with care$18.98/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$26.75/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
V50 5G 80X100 Pro 90

The X100 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
V50 5G 64X100 Pro 93

The X100 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
V50 5G 67X100 Pro 79

The X100 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
V50 5G 100X100 Pro 88

6,000mAh vs 5,400mAh — the V50 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
V50 5G 24X100 Pro 35

The X100 Pro is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the V50 5G.

Value
V50 5G 63X100 Pro 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecV50 5GX100 Pro
Price (street)$385$780
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging90W wired, reverse wired100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions163.3 × 76.7 × 7.6 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight189 g221 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Nov 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.