Vivo X100 Pro
Announced January 30, 2024
PixelMeter The PixelMeter is our 1–100 aggregate of reviewer scores from trusted publications and creators. Weighted by source tier — not a raw average, and not PetaPixel’s own review.
Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Vivo X100 Pro is a formidable camera phone that delivers consistent, high-quality results across its rear lens array; while its imaging capabilities are top-tier, the device faces significant hurdles regarding limited global availability and a lackluster software experience.
Weighted from 23 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional rear camera performance with versatile focal lengths and high-quality optics
- Fast, flagship-level performance with a responsive chipset
- Very fast wired charging speeds
- Bright, vibrant AMOLED display
- Premium build quality and aesthetic design
Cons
- Mediocre selfie camera performance lacking 4K recording
- Software interface issues including bloatware and limited update support
- Ergonomic challenges due to size, weight, and large camera bump
- Limited global market availability and US network compatibility
- Lack of advanced features like quad HD display, expandable storage, or headphone jack
- Launch price $1,300 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.75 + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP 4.3x Telephoto
- Video 4K 60p
- Display 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
- Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9300 12GB, 16GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 23 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
It's always a mark of a good phone when you feel confident that it will capture a good photo when you use it. That's the simplest way to describe the Vivo X100 Pro, a formidable camera system that works remarkably well across the board.
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The Vivo X100 Pro is an incredible camera phone with a telephoto macro camera. It has changed my product photography, as I no longer need to bring a full-size camera with me to events.
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The Vivo X100 Pro is a brilliant phone in every regard, but its cameras truly set it apart. It’s one of the best smartphone camera systems on the market today.
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The Vivo X100 Pro has great cameras, a powerful chip and a good-looking display — in fact, it's a beast all around.
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Combine that with a large battery that lasts up to two days, ultra-fast charging tech, and cleaner software with less bloatware, and the X100 Pro is turning out to be an early contender to one of the best phones of 2024.
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I think depending on what you’re looking for, the X100 Pro could be an amazing phone choice. The only major issue for people in the US is that you really can’t get this phone officially.
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The Vivo X100 Pro is a compelling option for those seeking a smartphone with a top-tier camera, however, the price tag might deter some.
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Beyond its impressive camera capabilities, the Vivo X100 Pro is a solid device with a vibrant and sharp display, responsive software, great build quality, and fast wired and wireless charge capabilities.
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I find that the one thing that it's really lacking is that flair factor. It's basically excellent in every area.
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Let's kind of rate this. Overall, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm giving the Vivo X100 Pro a major, major, major go.
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Are you a smartphone photography enthusiast? If so, the Vivo X100 Pro demands your attention.
- Digit 8.3/10
One of the best cameras that I have tested in the recent past, easy.
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[T]his device is an easy recommendation for anybody looking to create content if that's the main focus as what you're getting out of this device, it's fast, it's great as far as productivity, daily activity, and as far as basically just creating from it, it is essential for [...]
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The Vivo X100 Pro 5G faces a lot of flagship-level competition, but to its credit, it stands up to it very well indeed.
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The X100 Pro truly is one of the best, value-for-money flagship devices on the market right now, considering that it goes toe to toe against devices that are at least 40-50K more expensive than it, and often comes out ahead of them.
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If you’re looking for a phone that will make you believe in your photography skills, the Vivo X100 Pro is definitely worth considering.
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It's really tough to find any significant fault in Vivo's Pro phone this year.
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Camera performance, one of the best for 2024 and this one can even level up to Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or even a bit better.
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The Vivo X100 Pro is an exciting phone thanks to the new and highly performant MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip inside it, paired with some incredibly good camera hardware and software.
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The Vivo X100 Pro is one of the best phones for photography and it will take a lot to snatch that crown away from it in 2024.
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For those that don't quite use the selfie camera as much, I'd say the Vivo X100 Pro is worth every penny, particularly if you love taking portrait shots. In terms of the Vivo X100 Pro, the 'Pros' easily outweigh the 'Cons' earning it an easy recommendation in my book.
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Best camera, brilliant display and flagship performance.
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If you lean towards someone who wants that kind of a result, the Vivo X100 Pro is probably the most impressive phone in that respect I have ever used in my life.
