Vivo Launches X100 Ultra, X100s, and X100s Pro with 200MP ISOCELL HP9 Periscope Lens, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Pricing, Features, Specs 

HomeTech NewsVivo Launches X100 Ultra, X100s, and X100s Pro with 200MP ISOCELL HP9 Periscope Lens, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Pricing, Features, Specs 

Highlights

  • Vivo X100 Ultra launched with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main camera and 200MP periscope camera.
  • X100s and X100s Pro feature MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC and high-brightness LTPO OLED displays.
  • Vivo introduces models with up to 1TB storage and advanced wireless charging capabilities.
  • New lineup to be available in China from May 17th and May 28th for different models.

New launch alert!

Vivo has taken the wraps of of its latest lineup of flagship smartphones in China: the X100 Ultra, X100s, and X100s Pro.

Cameras are of course a going to be the major focus here.

Vivo Launches X100 Ultra, X100s, and X100s Pro
The vivo X100s and X100s Pro are available in Titanium, White and Black/Dark Gray

The Vivo X100 Ultra has now become the ultimate flagship offering from Vivo surpassing the X100 Pro series launched a while back.

The X100s slots itself just in the middle of the two lineups, expanding Vivo’s premium offerings across the board.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability
Pricing and Availability

The sale of the Vivo X100 Ultra commences on May 28, whereas the Vivo X100s and X100s Pro become available starting May 17.

The devices are currently exclusive only to China.

Vivo X100 Ultra

Vivo X100 Ultra
X100 Ultra, its standout feature is its cutting-edge camera system

Available in Titanium, White, and Grey, priced as follows:

  • 12GB+256GB: 6,499 CNY ( Rs. 76,530 approx.)
  • 16GB+512GB: 7,299 CNY (USD 1,009 or Rs. 85,950 approx.)
  • 16GB+1TB: 7,999 CNY (USD 1,105 or Rs. 94,190 approx.)

Vivo X100s

Vivo X100s
The vivo X100s and X100s Pro feature 6.78-inch 8T LTPO OLED displays with 1,260 x 2,800 pixel resolution

Offered in Titanium, White, Black/Grey, and Green, with the following pricing:

  • 12GB+256GB: 3,999 CNY (USD 552 or Rs. 47,090 approx.)
  • 16GB+256GB: 4,399 CNY (USD 608 or Rs. 51,800 approx.)
  • 16GB+512GB: 4,699 CNY (USD 649 or Rs. 55,335 approx.)
  • 16GB+1TB: 5,199 CNY (USD 718 or Rs. 61,220 approx.)

Vivo X100s Pro

Vivo X100s Pro
Vivo X100s Pro

Comes in Titanium, White, and Black/Grey, priced as follows:

  • 12GB+256GB: 4,999 CNY (USD 691 or Rs. 58,865 approx.)
  • 16GB+512GB: 5,599 CNY (USD 774 or Rs. 65,930 approx.)
  • 16GB+1TB: 6,199 CNY (USD 857 or Rs. 72,995 approx.)

Vivo X100 Ultra: Features and Key Specs

Vivo X100 Ultra: Features and Key Specs
The periscope camera is equipped with a 1/1.4″ sensor
  • 1-inch type Sony LYT-900 main camera sensor
  • 200MP ISOCELL HP9 periscope camera sensor
  • 7x optical zoom, 20x magnification in telephoto macro mode
  • 78-inch E7 LTPO AMOLED 2K display, 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness
  • 50MP front-facing camera
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset  
  • Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage
  • 5,500mAh battery, 80W wired, 30W wireless charging
  • OriginOS 4 based on Android 14
  • 5G, two-way satellite connectivity, IP69 & IP68 rating

The Vivo X100 Ultra’s headlining act is its next-generation camera system.

Vivo X100 Ultra launched with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main camera and 200MP periscope camera
Vivo X100 Ultra launched with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main camera and 200MP periscope camera

Main camera is a 1-inch type Sony LYT-900 sensor, whereas the periscope camera uses the 200MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor that Vivo co-developed with Samsung, making it the largest telephoto sensor we have ever seen on a phone.

Vivo touts that its own BlueImage algorithm is on the X100 Ultra
Vivo touts that its own BlueImage algorithm is on the X100 Ultra

On the periscope camera, it uses a 1/1.4″ sensor, which is the largest ever seen in a phone, with an aperture of f/2.67 and an 85mm equivalent focal length.

It supports up to 3.7x optical zoom and up to 20x magnification in telephoto macro mode.

Vivo co-developed with Samsung, making it the largest telephoto sensor we have ever seen on a phone
Vivo co-developed with Samsung, making it the largest telephoto sensor we have ever seen on a phone

It also has industry-leading CIPA 4.5 telephoto stabilization.

It also sports Zeiss T* coating and APO certification for clarity and minimal fringing.

Vivo touts that its own BlueImage algorithm is on the X100 Ultra, addressing common issues with photography, such as backlighting and low-light detail preservation.

Vivo V3+ imaging chip for 4K portrait video recording
Vivo V3+ imaging chip for 4K portrait video recording

It’s also powered by the Vivo V3+ imaging chip for 4K portrait video recording.

The X100 Ultra packs a 50MP main camera with a 1/0.98-inch LYT-900 sensor, f/1.75 aperture, gimbal stabilization, and support for 4K 120fps video recording with Dolby Vision.

It is also home to a 14mm equivalent ultrawide camera with a 1/2″ 50MP LYT-600 sensor.

X100 Ultra packs a 50MP main camera with a 1/0.98-inch LYT-900 sensor
X100 Ultra packs a 50MP main camera with a 1/0.98-inch LYT-900 sensor

It sports a 6.78-inch curved E7 LTPO AMOLED 2K display, offering a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels and a refresh rate of 1-120Hz. that peaks at 3,000 nits of brightness.

The device also features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner along with a 50MP front-facing camera.

X100 Ultra packs a 50MP main camera with a 1/0.98-inch LYT-900 sensor
Vivo X100 Ultra Price

It weighs 229 grams, is 9.23mm thick, and has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage inside.

Running on OriginOS 4 based on Android 14, the device is powered by a 5,500mAh battery with support for fast wired 80W and wireless charging 30W.

Vivo co-developed with Samsung, making it the largest telephoto sensor we have ever seen on a phone
X100 Ultra sports a curved 6.78-inch E7 LTPO AMOLED 2K display with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels

It also features support for 5.5G and two-way satellite connectivity in China, along with the standard connectivity options like 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and is IP69 & IP68 rated.

Vivo X100s and 100s Pro: Key Specs and Features

Vivo X100s

Vivo X100s and 100s Pro: Key Specs and Features
vivo X100s and X100s Pro with the new Dimensity 9300+
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC
  • 78-inch 8T LTPO OLED display, 1,260 x 2,800 pixels, 10-bit colors, 100% DCI-P3, 3,000 nits brightness 
  • 2,160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
  • 50MP main camera, f/1.57 lens
  • 50MP ultra-wide camera
  • 50MP periscope tele camera
  • 32MP selfie camera, f/2.0 lens
  • 5,100mAh battery, 100W wired, 50W wireless charging
  • IP69 and IP68 rating  

Vivo X100s Pro

Vivo X100s Pro
Vivo X100s Pro Specs
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC
  • 78-inch curved 8T LTPO OLED display, 1,260 x 2,800 pixels, 10-bit colors, 100% DCI-P3, 3,000 nits brightness
  • 2,160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming  
  • 1/0.98-inch main sensor (IMX989), f/1.75 lens, OIS
  • 50MP ultra-wide camera
  • 50MP periscope camera with floating lens OIS design
  • 32MP selfie camera, f/2.0 lens
  • 5,400mAh battery, 100W wired, 50W wireless charging
  • IP69 and IP68 rating

As mentioned before, Vivo also released two new models, the Vivo X100s and the Vivo X100s Pro, to join the X100 Ultra in its lineup.

The device is the first phone to boast of a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC.

Vivo also released two new models, the Vivo X100s and the Vivo X100s Pro
Vivo also released two new models, the Vivo X100s and the Vivo X100s Pro

The Vivo X100s and X100s Pro have a 6.78-inch, 8T LTPO OLED display with 1,260 x 2,800 pixels resolution and 10-bit colors, and it covers 100% DCI-P3.

These screens have a brightness of 3,000 nits and utilize 2,160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.

Plus, the company has incorporated pixel compensation technology that extends the life of the screens by over two times.

Vivo also released two new models, the Vivo X100s and the Vivo X100s Pro
Vivo X100s and 100s Pro: Price

While the X100s features a flat display, the X100s Pro retains the curved display of its predecessor.

Both models are slightly thicker and heavier, with a depth of 8.91mm and a weight of 224g.

This increased size allows the X100s Pro to house a larger 5,400mAh battery.

Both devices have 100W wired and 50W wireless charging options available.
Both devices have 100W wired and 50W wireless charging options available.

Both devices have 100W wired and 50W wireless charging options available.

The X100s, featuring more battery inside, still somehow manages to be 7.8mm thin (compared to the 8.5mm original X100) or the X100s Pro.

It also weighs the same, 203g, as the X100s Pro.

The Vivo X100s Pro is powered by the Vivo V3 imaging chip, featuring a large 1/0.98-inch main sensor, IMX989, with an f/1.75 lens and OIS.

Vivo X100s and X100 Ultra Leaked Images Reveal Advanced Camera Setups
Vivo X100s Pro is powered by the Vivo V3 imaging chip

It is accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP periscope camera with a floating lens OIS design.

On the other hand, the X100s features a smaller 50MP main module with an f/1.57 lens and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.

Its tele camera uses a periscope design and packs a 50MP sensor.

They each have 32MP selfie cameras with f/2.0 lenses.

Both models come with an IP69 rating, in addition to the IP68 rating for submersion into water.

Vivo X100 Ultra Quick Specifications

Vivo X100s Quick Specifications

Vivo X100s Pro Quick Specifications

FAQs

What are the main features of the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Vivo X100 Ultra boasts a 1-inch type Sony LYT-900 main camera sensor, a 200MP ISOCELL HP9 periscope camera, and a 6.78-inch E7 LTPO AMOLED 2K display, setting new standards for smartphone photography and display technology.

When will the Vivo X100 Ultra be available for purchase?

The Vivo X100 Ultra will be available for sale starting May 28, exclusively in China, alongside its companion models, the X100s and X100s Pro, which will be available from May 17.

How do the Vivo X100s and X100s Pro differ in their specifications?

Both the Vivo X100s and X100s Pro are equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoCs, but the X100s Pro features a curved display and a larger battery at 5,400mAh compared to the X100s’s flat display and 5,100mAh battery.

What pricing can be expected for the new Vivo X100 series in China?

The Vivo X100 Ultra starts at 6,499 CNY for the base model, with the X100s and X100s Pro priced starting from 3,999 CNY and 4,999 CNY respectively, reflecting their premium features and capabilities.

What enhancements do the new Vivo smartphones bring over their predecessors?

The new Vivo models introduce significant upgrades such as more powerful cameras, advanced MediaTek chipsets, improved display technology with higher brightness levels, and larger battery capacities with faster charging solutions.

Vivo X100 Ultra Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date May 22, 2024(Expected)

DESIGN

Dimensions 164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Colors Black, Red

DISPLAY

Type Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
PPI ~ 517 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 90%
Features HDR10+,3000nits
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 12 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 4.0
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
USB Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP Rating IP68
Dust Resistant Yes
Extra Features LPDDR5T DRAM

CAMERA

Rear Camera 200 MP f/1.8
64 MP f/3.5
50 MP f/1.6 (Main)
48 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-tone , HDR, panorama
Video Recording 8K, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash Yes, Dual LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP 24mm, 1/2.8″, 0.8µm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Custom UI Origin OS 4
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 1xPrime Core@ 3.3 GHz & 5xPerformance Cores@3.2 GHz & 2xEfficiency Cores@2.3 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, APE, MP3, MP2, MP1
Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, Video Recording: MP4
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5400 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 150W FlashCharge
Wireless Charging Yes, 50W


Vivo X100s Specs

General

Bluetooth Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP Rating IP68
Dust Resistant Yes

CAMERA

Rear Camera 50 MP f/1.6 (Wide Angle)
64 MP f/2.6 (Telephoto)
50 MP f/2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Camera Sensor Sony IMX866
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T lens coating, Panorama, HDR
Video Recording 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP f/2 (Ultra Wide) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 1080p @ 60 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Custom UI OriginOS 4.0
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Plus
CPU 3.25 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 4xArm Cortex-X4@3.25GHz & 4xCortex-A720@2.0GHz
GPU Immortalis-G720 MC12
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC
Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, Video Recording: MP4
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5100 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 100W FlashCharge

Vivo X100S Pro Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date May 13, 2024

DESIGN

Dimensions 75.3 x 164.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight 224 g
Bezel less Yes
Colors Titanium, White, Grey

DISPLAY

Type Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes
Size 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
PPI ~ 453 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 89.8%
Features 3000 nits (peak)
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 12 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 4.0
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP Rating IP68
Dust Resistant Yes

CAMERA

Rear Camera 50 MP 23mm, 1/0.98″, 1.6µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle)
50 MP 100mm, 1/2″, 0.7µm, PDAF (18cm – ∞), OIS, 4.3x optical zoom f/2.5 (Telephoto)
50 MP 15mm, 119˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF f/2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T lens Coating, Panorama, HDR
Video Recording 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP f/2 (Ultra Wide) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Custom UI OriginOS 3
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Plus
CPU 3.25 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 4xArm Cortex-X4@3.25GHz & 4xCortex-A720@2.0GHz
GPU Immortalis-G720 MC12
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC
Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, Video Recording: MP4
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5400 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 100W FlashCharge
Wireless Charging Yes, 50W
Reverse Charging Yes

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