Vivo has officially launched the much-anticipated X100 Ultra. It is a flagship-grade phone primarily focusing on advanced camera technology. However, it is also not compromising in any other segment. In this article, we will explore the Vivo X100 Ultra completely. We will cover each aspect of the phone including design, specifications, features, and pricing.
Elegant Design and Striking Color Options
The X100 Ultra showcases the Vivo X100 series circular camera design language. However, this time it has been improved further with three new colors. The phone comes in titanium, space gray, and white moonlight. The edges of the camera module are carefully designed adding to its aesthetic appeal. Moreover, the fine brushing technology ensures a luxurious feel. The Vivo X100 Ultra measures 164.07mm in height, 75.57mm in width, and 9.23mm in thickness, with a weight of approximately 229g.
Camera
The X100 Ultra’s imaging capabilities are truly exceptional. It features a one-inch gimbal-level main camera of 50-megapixel with f/1.75. There is a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO super-telephoto camera with f/2.67 aperture. Completing the trio is the third 50-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera. The company revealed a lot about the camera, we have summarized the biggest highlights below.
Camera Features
- Zeiss T* coating and GLC nano-coating technology: Effectively addresses ghosting and fogging issues, ensuring exceptional image quality in challenging lighting conditions.
- CIPA 4.5 certification standards: With 1.5-degree hardware anti-shake and a comprehensive anti-shake angle of up to 2 degrees, the camera delivers stable images and videos.
- Macro photography: For stunning close-up shots with incredible detail.
- 85mm ultra-high-definition portraits: For professional-looking portraits with natural bokeh and precise subject focus.
- Blueprint imaging chip V3+: Enables advanced features like 4K movie portrait video, 4K 120fps video recording, and 4K Dolby Vision for cinematic video capture.
- Underwater photography: Dive as deep as 40m with a diving shell and capture breathtaking underwater moments.
- 3D photography: For creating immersive 3D photos and videos that can be enjoyed on compatible devices.
- Humanistic Street Photography mode: Provides an intuitive and efficient horizontal screen camera experience for capturing candid street scenes.
- Ultra-long telephoto stage mode: Designed to enhance concert and star-chasing experiences with optimized exposure, focus, image quality, studio-level audio recording, and up to 30x magnification.
Vivo X100 Ultra: Specifications and Other Highlights
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The X100 Ultra boasts a 6.78-inch 3200×1440 OLED curved screen using the Samsung E7 material. For a buttery smooth experience, there is a 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO support. The display also features ultrasonic fingerprint recognition for security measures.
Being a flagship phone, Vivo has made no compromise in the performance section. It gets the power from Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This is the current flagship chip from Qualcomm. Hence it can handle anything thrown at it. In the battery department, the phone features a 5500mAh battery. It features 80W wired and 30W wireless fast charging support.
On the connectivity side, the phone brings the latest 5.5G network. Moreover, it also has two-way satellite communication support. Other notable features include an X-axis linear motor and aptX Lossless audio technology.
Pricing
The Vivo X100 Ultra has arrived in China for now. The phone comes in three variants: 12/256GB, 16/512GB and 16/1TB. They are priced at 6499 Yuan (~$898), 7299 Yuan (~$1009), and 7999 Yuan (~$1105) respectively. There is no news about the global availability, though we will keep you updated whenever there is some information.
Conclusion
Vivo’s X100 Ultra focuses on mobile photography with its exceptional camera capabilities. Moreover, it also has a premium design and features powerful performance. While the price might be steep for some, the X100 Ultra caters to those seeking the absolute best in smartphone technology. Do let us know if you will consider Vivo X100 Ultra over other high-end offerings in the market including Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
