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X100 Pro vs 15 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 at $30.40 per month of safe use, while the X100 Pro runs out in Nov 2028 ($26.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: X100 Pro 62 · 15 Ultra 65 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$26.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi 15 Ultra $1350
Safe to buy$30.40/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20282030

Category by category

Display
X100 Pro 9015 Ultra 100

The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.

Performance
X100 Pro 9315 Ultra 98

The 15 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
X100 Pro 7915 Ultra 96

The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
X100 Pro 8815 Ultra 88

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
X100 Pro 3515 Ultra 53

The 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 — 15 months longer than the X100 Pro.

Value
X100 Pro 6215 Ultra 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecX100 Pro15 Ultra
Price (street)$780$1350
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.73-inch 2K (1440×3200) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12GB/16GB16GB
Storage256GB/512GB512GB/1TB
Battery5,400 mAh5,410 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless90W wired, 80W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (70mm floating), 200MP periscope telephoto
Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm
Weight221 g226 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Mar 2030

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