Vivo has officially announced its latest flagship smartphones - the X100 Ultra and X100s series. These new devices bring several notable upgrades over last year's X100 lineup while maintaining Vivo's focus on camera capabilities.
Key Highlights:
- Powerful New Chipset: Both the X100s and X100s Pro feature MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9300 Plus SoC, promising improved performance and AI processing.
- Enhanced Durability: The phones now boast an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, up from IP68 on previous models.
- Impressive Display: A 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness.
- Upgraded Cameras: The X100 Ultra is rumored to include a 200MP telephoto sensor.
X100s and X100s Pro: Refinement and Power
The X100s series maintains the strong camera focus of its predecessors. The Pro model retains the triple 50MP camera setup, including a main sensor with OIS, a telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. The standard X100s features a similar arrangement with a 64MP telephoto offering 3x optical zoom.
A notable design change comes to the vanilla X100s, which now sports a flat display instead of the curved screen found on earlier models. This may appeal to users who prefer a more traditional form factor.
X100 Ultra: Pushing Boundaries
While full details are yet to be confirmed, the X100 Ultra appears to be Vivo's most ambitious offering. Rumors suggest it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and feature a groundbreaking camera system including:
- 50MP LYT-900 primary lens
- 200MP telephoto sensor
- Periscope lens for enhanced zoom capabilities
Pricing and Availability
The X100s starts at CNY4,000 ($555 USD) for the base model, while the X100s Pro begins at CNY5,000 ($694 USD). Both devices will be available in multiple configurations, maxing out at 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The X100 Ultra's pricing is still unconfirmed, but leaks suggest the top-tier 1TB model could reach CNY8,499 (~$1,180 USD).
Vivo has announced a May 13th launch event where we expect to get full details on the entire X100 lineup. While initially releasing in China, global availability for these devices remains to be seen.
The X100 series represents Vivo's continued push to compete at the highest end of the smartphone market. With powerful processors, versatile cameras, and premium build quality, these devices aim to challenge the likes of Samsung and Apple in the flagship space.