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Vivo X100

Buy with careValue Score 64/100
$620
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of global pricing, imported in the US
$730 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until November 2028 · Buy-by November 2026

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2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Vivo promises 5 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until November 2028 — buying it today still gets you about 2.4 years of safe use.

Source: Vivo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$21.16/month

43% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

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

Pros

  • Same Dimensity 9300 as the Pro for less money
  • Very fast 120W wired charging
  • Capable 64MP periscope telephoto

Cons

  • No US warranty or official US sale
  • No wireless charging
Best for: Value seekers who want flagship performanceBest for: Users who want a lighter X-series phoneAvoid if: You want wireless chargingAvoid if: You need a 1-inch main sensor like the Pro

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide50MP
telephoto 3x periscope64MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging120W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight202 g
Materialsglass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with Funtouch OS 14 at launch (OriginOS in China)
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, NFC
Update policy4 OS upgrades · 5 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

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.

How long will the Vivo X100 be supported?

Vivo provides 4 Android upgrades and 5 years of security updates, ending support around late 2028.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.