Vivo X100 Series Makes Global Debut

Vivo’s flagship X100 series, comprising the X100 Pro and X100, has made its global debut following the initial launch in China in November; While specific market availability is yet to be confirmed, both models share similar hardware and showcase advanced features.

The X100 Pro and X100 are powered by the Dimensity 9300 SoC, featuring performance cores, and boast 6.78-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED displays with a resolution of 1260p and a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. These displays offer a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and incorporate 2,160Hz PWM dimming for eye protection. Both phones come equipped with built-in fingerprint readers and 32MP front-facing cameras housed in punch-hole cutouts.

Notable features include an IP68 rating for dust and water protection, Android 14 with vivo’s Funtouch OS 14, and two color options — Startrail Blue and Asteroid Black.  Recalling the specs, we have:

Specs for the Global Versions

vivo X100

• 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2,800 x 1,260 pixel resolution
• Display with LTPO 8T technology with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and brightness of 3,000 nits
• SoC Dimensity 9300
• RAM: 12GB or 16GB
• Internal storage: 256 GB, 512 GB
• 32 MP selfie camera
• Triple rear camera setup:
  • Super-sensitive 50MP VCS Bionic main sensor
  • 64MP telephoto sensor with f/2.57 Zeiss lens
  • 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
• 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging via USB-C
• Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 7, infrared, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and in-screen fingerprint sensor
• Dimensions: 164.05mm x 75.19mm x 8.49mm
• Weight: 202 grams

vivo X100 Pro

• 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2,800 x 1,260 pixel resolution
• Display with LTPO 8T technology with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and brightness of 3,000 nits
• SoC Dimensity 9300
• RAM: 16GB
• Internal storage: 512 GB
• 32 MP selfie camera
• Triple rear camera setup:
  • 50 MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor
  • 50 MP Telephoto sensor with Zeiss APO lenses
  • 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
• 5,400mAh battery with 100W charging via USB-C and 50W via Qi
• Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 7, infrared, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and in-screen fingerprint sensor
• Dimensions: 164.05mm x 75.28mm x 9.05mm
• Weight: 225 grams

The X100 Pro stands out with its advanced camera system, featuring a 50MP 1-inch IMX989 main camera and a unique floating periscope zoom camera—a 100mm f/2.57 lens in front of a 50MP 1/2.0-inch sensor, the first mobile zoom with Zeiss APO certification. The Pro variant is powered by vivo’s latest 6nm V3 imaging chip and includes a larger 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

On the other hand, the X100 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging. Its camera system includes a 50MP 1/1.49-inch sensor for the wide-angle lens, a 70mm f/2.6 zoom with a 64MP 1/2.0-inch sensor, and a 15mm ultrawide lens. The X100 is available in two configurations—12/256GB and 16/512GB—while the X100 Pro comes in a single 16/512GB unit. Pricing details are yet to be disclosed.

Paulo Montenegro
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Dimensity 9300, MediaTek, vivo, vivo x100, vivo x100 Pro