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.
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
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
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
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
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
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| 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
| 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
| 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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