The X100 Pro launched in India in January 2024 as Vivo's top camera phone, building on the X90 Pro with a new periscope telephoto and a larger battery. Sold in a single 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration, it went head to head with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro and OnePlus 12 for buyers who wanted the most capable camera possible.
Its 6.78-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display is bright and smooth at 120Hz. The Dimensity 9300 offered top-tier performance with good efficiency, and Vivo's V3 imaging chip handled computational photography and video. The large camera ring and glass back with an orange-peel finish look striking but add weight. Funtouch OS 14 was capable, though not as clean as Pixel software.
The 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor delivers rich detail and excellent low-light photos, while the 50 MP periscope telephoto with about 4.3x optical zoom became one of the best portrait and zoom cameras of 2024. The 5,400 mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day, with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It lacked the S24 Ultra's stylus and seven years of updates, but for pure photography it was a serious rival.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 89,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | January 2024 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.78-inch, Curved AMOLED, LTPO, 120Hz, 1260 x 2800 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP periscope telephoto |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Asteroid Black |
What we like
- Outstanding 1-inch main camera
- Excellent periscope telephoto for portraits
- Large battery with fast wired and wireless charging
- Bright LTPO display
What could be better
- Heavy and top-heavy camera bump
- Only one configuration in India
- Shorter update promise than Samsung
Who should buy it
Photographers who want one of the best zoom and low-light cameras of 2024.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.