Design: Chunky but Classy with That Leather Vibe
The X100 Pro is a hefty boy at 225g (leather) or 221g (glass) and 164.1 x 75.3 x 9.1mm thicker than the slimmer X200 Pro (8.5mm) but similar weight. The vegan leather back in Asteroid Black feels luxurious and grippy no slips like glossy Samsungs. Startrail Blue has that cool moon-inspired texture. IP68 rating held up in a pool test, and armored glass front survived key scratches.
The 6.78-inch AMOLED (2800×1260, ~453 PPI) with 120Hz LTPO is vibrant 3000 nits peak brightness crushes sunny days, HDR10+ makes videos pop. Versus X200 Pro’s brighter 4500 nits, X100 Pro still holds up indoors, but outdoors the newer one wins. Curved edges look premium, but flat on S25 Ultra reduces accidental touches. Ultrasonic fingerprint is reliable, even wet beats optical on budget phones.
Performance: Dimensity Smoothness That Ages Well
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 with V3 imaging chip and up to 16GB RAM still a beast in 2025. AnTuTu ~2 million, smooth for Genshin ultra or 8K editing. Versus X200 Pro’s Dimensity 9400, it’s close but newer chip edges in efficiency. S25 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Elite wins raw power, but Vivo’s cooling kept it chill during long shoots.
OriginOS 5 on Android 14 (up to Android 17 promised) clean, fast animations. 3 years OS + 4 security updates. Versus Samsung’s 7 years, Vivo’s shorter but software feels snappier than bloated One UI. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 full speed.
| Additional details |
| Operating System | Android 15 |
| Processor Type | Dimensity 9300 Processor |
| Display Size | 17.22 cm (6.78 inch) Full HD+ Display |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB , 512 GB |
| Colour | Asteroid Black, Startrail Blue, and Sunset Orange |
| Camera | 50MP + 50MP + 200MP | 32MP Front Camera |
| Form Fator | Smartphone |
| Biomatric Security Feature | Face Recognition |
| Sim Card Size | Nano SIM |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Cameras: ZEISS Portrait King with 1-Inch Magic
Triple ZEISS setup: 50MP main (Sony IMX989 1-inch, f/1.75 OIS), 50MP portrait (2.5x, f/1.6), 50MP ultra-wide (f/2.0). The 1-inch sensor captures insane light low-light shots from a night market look DSLR-clean, portraits with APO telephoto have creamy bokeh. ZEISS T* coating reduces flare beautifully.
Versus X200 Pro’s 200MP periscope, X100 Pro’s 4.3x zoom is shorter but sharper up close. S25 Ultra’s 200MP + 5x wins extreme zoom, but Vivo’s colors more natural. 50MP selfies sharp with accurate tones. Video 8K 30fps, 4K 60fps cinematic pro modes galore. V3 chip boosts AI editing still holds up vs newer Generative Edit.
Software and Battery: Endurance with Fun Touches
OriginOS 5 AI: Live Text, Circle to Search, atomic privacy. Battery 5400mAh semi-solid lasts 1.5-2 days (8-9 hours screen heavy), beats S25 Ultra’s 5000mAh in cold weather. 120W wired (50% in ~12 min), 50W wireless faster than Samsung’s 45W. Versus X200 Pro’s 6000mAh, similar real-world but X100 Pro charges quicker wired.
Price and Final Thoughts
~₹65,000 now in November 2025 bargain vs X200 Pro (₹84,999) or S25 Ultra (₹1,29,999). Global availability better than X200 series.
The Vivo X100 Pro is a timeless camera champ in 2025 1-inch sensor + ZEISS portraits crush most, battery insane, performance solid. Minor cons: thicker design, shorter updates vs Samsung. Versus X200 Pro, worth if saving cash no big zoom loss for most. Beats S25 Ultra for natural photos/battery. If cameras your priority on budget, grab it 9.5/10, still my portrait go-to!