PhoneLifespan

X100 Pro vs X100 Ultra

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → X100 Ultra (supported until May 2029); want maximum speed → X100 Pro (MediaTek Dimensity 9300).

Value Score: X100 Pro 62 · X100 Ultra 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$26.78/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Vivo X100 Ultra $720
Buy with care$20.39/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
X100 Pro 90X100 Ultra 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
X100 Pro 93X100 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
X100 Pro 79X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
X100 Pro 88X100 Ultra 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
X100 Pro 35X100 Ultra 42

The X100 Ultra is supported until May 2029 — 6 months longer than the X100 Pro.

Value
X100 Pro 62X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the X100 Ultra at $20.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecX100 ProX100 Ultra
Price (street)$780$720
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9300Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,400 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight221 g229 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilNov 2028May 2029

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