PhoneLifespan

X100 vs X100 Ultra

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → X100 Ultra (supported until May 2029); want maximum speed → X100 (MediaTek Dimensity 9300).

Value Score: X100 64 · 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 $620
Buy with care$21.28/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 90X100 Ultra 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
X100 93X100 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
X100 79X100 Ultra 84

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

Battery
X100 80X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
X100 35X100 Ultra 42

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

Value
X100 64X100 Ultra 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecX100X100 Ultra
Price (street)$620$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
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging120W wired80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight202 g229 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilNov 2028May 2029

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