Vivo X100 Ultra Launched: The flagship camera that delivers on all fronts

Vivo has officially launched the much-awaited X100 Ultra. It is a flagship phone that mainly focuses on advanced camera technology. However, it doesn’t compromise in any other segment either. In this article, we will take a complete look at the Vivo X100 Ultra. We’ll cover every aspect of the phone, including design, specs, features and pricing.

Elegant design and impressive color options

The X100 Ultra showcases the circular camera design language of the Vivo X100 series. This time, however, it has been enhanced further with three new colors: Titanium, Space Gray and Moonlight White. The edges of the camera module are carefully designed, which adds to its aesthetic appeal. In addition, the fine photolithographic brushing technology provides a luxurious feel. Vivo X100 Ultra measures 164.07mm high, 75.57mm wide and 9.23mm thick, weighing approximately 229g.

Camera

The imaging capabilities of the X100 Ultra are truly exceptional. It features a one-inch 50-megapixel gimbal-level main camera with f/1.75. While it has a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO super-telephoto camera with f/2.67 aperture. It features an FCD100 fluorite glass lens and CIPA 4.5 level flicker protection. Rounding out the trio is a third 50-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera with ultra-low distortion. The company revealed a lot about the camera, we’ve summarized the biggest highlights below.

Camera features

• Zeiss T coating and GLC nano coating technology: Effectively tackles ghosting and blurring issues, delivering 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 and sharp images and videos.
• Macro photography: For stunning close-up photos with incredible detail.
• 85mm Ultra High Definition Portraits: Achieve professional-looking portraits with natural bokeh and precise subject focus.
• Black Imaging Chip V3+: It enables advanced features such as 4K cinematic portrait video, 4K 120fps video recording and 4K Dolby Vision for cinematic video capture.
• Underwater photography: Dive to a depth of 40m with a diving shell and capture breathtaking underwater moments.
• 3D photography: To create immersive 3D photos and videos that can be viewed on compatible devices.
• Humanistic Street Photography Mode: It provides an intuitive and efficient horizontal screen camera experience for capturing candid street scenes.
• Ultra-long telephoto scene mode: Designed to enhance concert and stargazing experiences with optimized exposure, focus, image quality, studio-grade audio and up to 30x zoom.

Vivo X100 Ultra: Specs and other highlights

The X100 Ultra boasts a 6.78-inch 3200×1440 OLED screen using Samsung E7 material. For a buttery smooth experience, it has a 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO support. The display also features ultrasonic fingerprint recognition for security measures.

As a flagship phone, Vivo has not compromised in the performance department. It gets power from a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This is the current flagship chip from Qualcomm and therefore can handle anything thrown at it. In the battery department, the phone packs a 5500mAH battery with 80W wired fast charging and 30W wireless charging support.

On the connectivity side, the phone offers the latest 5.5G network. In addition, there is support for two-way satellite communication, which is currently limited to flagship phones only. Other notable features include an X-axis linear motor and aptX Lossless audio technology.

Pricing

Vivo X100 Ultra has launched in China for now. The phone is available 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’s no news on global availability, but we’ll keep you posted when there’s some information.

Conclusion

Vivo’s X100 Ultra sets a new standard in mobile photography with its outstanding camera capabilities. It also has a sleek design and powerful performance. While the price may be steep for some, the X100 Ultra caters to those looking for the absolute best in smartphone technology. Let us know if you’ll consider the Vivo X100 Ultra over other high-end offerings on the market, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.