Vivo Unveils X100 Series Smartphones and Smartwatch at China Event
Vivo has recently launched its latest-generation flagship X100 series smartphones at an event in China. The lineup includes the standard and pro models, which serve as successors to last year's X90 series. Let's take a closer look at what these smartphones have to offer.
Vivo X100, X100 Pro Specifications and Features
Both the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro feature a sleek design with a protruding circular camera module on the rear. They boast a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with curved edges, offering a 1.5K resolution, an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Additionally, both devices come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and are IP68-certified dust and water-resistant.
Impressive Camera Capabilities
The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are equipped with a triple rear camera setup. This setup includes a 50MP OIS-enabled main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle unit, and a 64MP (50MP on Pro) telephoto lens with 3x optical and 100x digital zoom. The super telephoto camera utilizes the ZEISS-certified Vario-APO-Sonar lens. For selfies, the smartphones offer a 32MP front-facing camera. The devices are further enhanced by Vivo's proprietary V3 imaging chip, allowing for enhanced photography capabilities and 4K video recording.
Powerful Performance and Storage
Under the hood, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 SoC. These smartphones are the first to feature LPDDR5T RAM technology, offering up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4 storage. The standard model is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging, while the pro model comes with a slightly larger 5,400mAh battery and supports 100W wired charging. The X100 Pro also offers the convenience of 50W wireless charging. Both devices run on OriginOS 4-based Android 14 out of the box.
Connectivity and Color Options
Connectivity options on the Vivo X100 series include a USB-C Gen 3.2 port, WiFi-7, 5G, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3. The smartphones are available in four color options: Star Trail Blue, Sunset Orange, White Moonlight, and Cheyne Black.
Vivo X100, X100 Pro Pricing and Availability
The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro come in various configurations to cater to different storage and RAM needs. The pricing details are as follows:
Vivo X100:
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 3,999 (~$550)
- 16GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299 (~$589)
- 16GB + 512GB: CNY 4,599 (~$630)
- 16GB + 1TB: CNY 4,999 (~$685)
- 16GB + 1TB (LPDDR5T RAM): CNY 5,099 (~$699)
Vivo X100 Pro:
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 4,999 (~$700)
- 16GB + 256GB: CNY 5,299 (~$726)
- 16GB + 512GB: CNY 5,499 (~$800)
- 16GB + 1TB: CNY 5,999 (~$822)
The Vivo X100 series smartphones are now available for purchase in China.
In addition to the smartphones, Vivo also unveiled a new smartwatch at the event. However, detailed information about the smartwatch, including specifications, features, pricing, and availability, has not been provided yet.
Overall, the Vivo X100 series showcases impressive specifications, innovative camera capabilities, and powerful performance, making it a noteworthy addition to the flagship smartphone market.
