The real success in Vivo’s premium smartphone was the V1 image chip, which ensures excellent stability when recording videos in all lighting conditions. Next came Vivo, and then Vivo.
Compared to his three models above, the new Vivo X100 Pro looks very different, but retains many of the elements that made the previous model special. It has a signature curved-edge display that Vivo doesn’t want to miss, but the result is a phone that looks different and has a unique feel. The brand maintains the triple rear camera setup, but with new hardware. Vivo is also introducing a new and more powerful V3 imaging chip in the X100 Pro. Combined with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 equivalent), this is a very attractive and interesting offering from Vivo. I’ve been using this phone for a few weeks now and here’s what I think about it.
Vivo X100 Pro Review: Design
Like the X90 Pro, the Vivo X100 Pro is also available in a color called Asteroid Black, with a fluorite anti-glare glass on the back. In fact, Vivo doesn’t offer consumers a choice of other brands at this price point. The orange vegan leather elevator launched in China is a dream come true for the brand’s customers in India.
The design of the Vivo X100 Pro has many improvements compared to last year’s X90 Pro. It starts with dimensions that are still large and thick, with a large cake-shaped camera opening that adds to its thickness. However, Vivo managed to come up with a more rounded design. Which is probably why Vivo is still using 3D curved screen displays when most manufacturers have stopped using them.
The main point about the thickness and weight of the Vivo X100 Pro is that it is not the biggest or heaviest phone in its class. The phone weighs 225 grams, the same as last year’s model. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is still heavy (234 grams), Apple’s titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max is smaller and thinner, but the same as the X100 Pro (221 grams). Apple’s risk in taking titanium and designing a new folding lens for the telephoto camera paid off.
Although the design is similar to previous X series models, the big camera bump really helps to distinguish this phone from older models, and it has a unique look. Vivo claims to have been inspired by the sunglass, creating a mini-plated stainless steel ring around the large curved edge glass inside. I wish Vivo made the edge of the ring higher because it looks thin compared to the size of the camera lens.
Coming back to the overall design, the matte finish looks really nice, but it’s also very slippery. Since this is a camera phone. It is recommended that you install the included case when you open the box, it is difficult to hold and also very heavy for balance due to the glass and camera sensor.