PhoneLifespan

X100 vs X100 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: X100 64 · X100 Pro 61 methodology

Who should pick which

Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.

Vivo X100

A flagship-chip value pick with a Zeiss triple camera, 120W charging, and a lighter build than the Pro.

Pick it if

  • Value seekers who want flagship performance
  • Users who want a lighter X-series phone

Skip it if

  • You want wireless charging
  • You need a 1-inch main sensor like the Pro
Vivo X100 Pro

A Zeiss APO periscope camera flagship built around the 1-inch-era IMX989 sensor and fast charging.

Pick it if

  • Telephoto and portrait photographers
  • Users who want fast wired and wireless charging

Skip it if

  • You want the latest Dimensity 9400 performance
  • You need official US carrier compatibility

The lifespan decider

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

Vivo X100 $620
Buy with care$22.26/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$28.01/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
X100 90X100 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
X100 93X100 Pro 93

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
X100 79X100 Pro 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
X100 80X100 Pro 88

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
X100 33X100 Pro 33

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
X100 64X100 Pro 61

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Frequently asked

How fast does the Vivo X100 charge?

It supports 120W wired charging, faster than the X100 Pro's 100W, but it has no wireless charging.

Does the X100 have a telephoto camera?

Yes, it includes a 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom alongside 50MP main and ultra-wide cameras.

What sensor does the Vivo X100 Pro main camera use?

It uses a 1-inch-class Sony IMX989 50MP main sensor tuned with Zeiss optics.

Does the X100 Pro support wireless charging?

Yes, it offers 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Full spec table
SpecX100X100 Pro
Price (street)$620$780
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9300MediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging120W wired100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight202 g221 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Nov 2028

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