X100 Ultra vs 14
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: X100 Ultra 66 · 14 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The X100 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 120hz, 3000 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,500mAh vs 4,610mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The X100 Ultra is supported until May 2029 — 3 months longer than the 14.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | X100 Ultra | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $720 | $550 |
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak | 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2670×1200 (460 ppi), 1–120Hz, 1000 nits typical / up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 4,610 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 30W wireless | 90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main (Leica Summilux, f/1.6, OIS), 50MP ultra-wide (115° FOV), 50MP telephoto (Leica 75mm floating, OIS) |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm | 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | May 2029 | Feb 2029 |
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