PhoneLifespan

Vivo X100 Pro

Buy with careValue Score 62/100
$780
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of global pricing, imported in the US
$900 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.

$26.62/month

80% above the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

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

Pros

  • Excellent 50MP Zeiss APO periscope telephoto
  • 100W wired plus 50W wireless charging
  • Large IMX989 main sensor for low-light shots

Cons

  • No US warranty or official US sale
  • Heavy at 221g
Best for: Telephoto and portrait photographersBest for: Users who want fast wired and wireless chargingAvoid if: You want the latest Dimensity 9400 performanceAvoid if: You need official US carrier compatibility

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 4.3x periscope50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

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

Battery5,400 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless
Build

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

Dimensions164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight221 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

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.

Will the Vivo X100 Pro keep getting updates?

Vivo committed to 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches, so support runs into roughly 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.