As promised, Vivo has released the OriginOS 6 update for the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro in mid-November. The update is currently available as a trial version (another name for a beta version), though the stable release should also be around the corner.

The OriginOS 6 trial version for the Vivo X100 comes with the firmware version PD2309F_EX_16.2.7.5.W30, whereas the X100 Pro is tagged as PD2324F_EX_A_16.2.6.13.W30. This is one of the biggest upgrades to Vivo phones in recent years, and that also reflects in the package size, which measures nearly 4GB. It’s best to switch to a reliable Wi-Fi connection to download such massive update packages.

If you have a Vivo X100 or X100 Pro and want to install the OriginOS 6 trial version, navigate to Settings > About phone > System updates, tap the three dots icon, and select Trial version. You should see the OriginOS 6 update on your screen. Before downloading the update, ensure that your device has sufficient storage and that it has at least 50% battery before installing it. You can also back up important data beforehand for additional protection.

Here’s the complete changelog OriginOS 6 changelog:

• System
  • Added light effects like edge light, enhanced light, and diffuse light to provide clearer operational feedback and more natural material representation
  • Added a card list to present complex information in a more intuitive and organized way
  • Added global G2 rounded corners by reconstructing the underlying rendering mechanism, making rounded corner display more real-time and stable
  • Added vivo Sans system font with stepless weight adjustment, providing a comfortable and natural reading experience. This feature is supported in some system languages only
  • Optimized system materials, background blur, and transparency to enhance the visual texture and transparency of the system
  • Optimized the title bar to improve browsing efficiency and layout consistency
  • Optimized the styles and dynamic effects of empty-state icons on empty pages
  • Optimized the visual design of system controls to enhance the visual experience during browsing and tapping
  • Optimized Landscape mode controls to improve usability
  • Optimized color system for a comfortable and natural browsing experience
  • Optimized app theme colors to give apps more personalized
• Lock screen
  • Added classic and personalized clock styles for the lock screen, allowing you to choose different clock styles to match the wallpaper
  • Added the classic clock font and weight editing capability, allowing you to change fonts and weight
  • Added the custom HSL color feature for the clock, allowing you to choose clock colors to match the lock screen wallpaper. You can separately set colors for the hour and minute hands for some personalized clocks
  • Added the clock position adjustment capability, allowing you to tap and hold the clock on the integrated settings page and lock screen editing page and drag it to a required position Added the font height editing capability for the personalized clock, allowing you to drag the clock area on the lock screen editing page to adjust its size
  • Added the lock screen kit feature, which allows you to view
  • important information such as weather, step count, and device battery level on the lock screen and combine kits to enrich the overall visual effect of the lock screen
  • Added lock screen notification display methods, allowing you to set the default notification display as number, stack, or list Improved lock screen bottom layout for better space efficiency.
  • Optimized the lock screen notification display by repositioning it to the bottom of the screen
• Home screen
  • Added 4×7 home screen layout and integrated Klotski Grid for a neater and more visually appealing look
  • Added the features of pinning apps to top and creating folders in Drawer mode
  • Added the batch operation feature in Drawer mode, allowing you to batch add apps to the home screen and group therm into folders
  • Optimized app recommendation logic in Drawer mode, supporting app recommendations based on time, location, and habits
  • Optimized folder morphing, supporting 2×1 and 1×2 layouts with custom colors
• Widgets
  • Added more widgets and optimized widget display, increasing variety and upgrading visuals
• Control Center
  • Added the separated Control center. You can swipe down from the upper left or upper right corner to bring up Notification center or Control center respectively, enabling more similar content to be displayed on the same page and improving display efficiency.
  • Added an expanded volume adjustment bar for easier volume adjustment in the merged Control center.
  • Optimized the overall layout of the merged Control center to enhance overall visual experience with materials and style
• Notification center
  • Added new notification card styles with upgrades to icons and layout
• Origin smooth engine
  • Added super-core computing. The new scheduling system improves computing efficiency, quickens app startup, response, and loading, and improves slide smoothness and multitasking use smoothness
  • Added storage fusion with a self-developed storage transmission framework, building a storage VIP channel to significantly improve file transfer efficiency and enable instant loading of massive photos
  • Added a dual rendering architecture of “Unified rendering architecture” + “Decoupled rendering architecture”, significantly improving rendering efficiency and making system animations more natural
  • Added Rapid response, a new app startup process with optimized touch and rendering pipelines, powered by a computing power priority scheduling algorithm to boost launch speed.
  • Added Snap-up engine to help you secure tickets and deals faster in IRCTC and Bookmyshow apps
  • Added more dynamic effect styles for scenarios like charging, fingerprint unlock, and USB connection
  • Added morphing animations for expanding and collapsing Origin island and ripple effects for moving home screen apps and kits, bringing a comfortable and expressive visual experience.
• Origin island
  • Added Origin islant, a global information transfer window providing intuitive notifications to help you efficiently know about systern status changes, key information, and music playback details. Go to Settings Notifications & status bar Origin island.
  • Added Copy & go, providing a suggested app thesed on your copied information for quick sccess to the app. Go-to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Context suggestions > Copy & go
  • Added Drag & go, enabling informetion sharing by dragging across apps. Go to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Drag & go
  • Added Contest suggestions, offering proactive and considerate recommendations for cortetuting and office meeting summaries. Do to Settings > Notifications & status bar > Origin island > Context suggestions
• Super Dragging
  • Added Super Dragging, allowing you to transfer sundert a apps by tapping and holding content and dragging it to another app window or Origin island. Go to Settings > Shortcuts & accessibility > Super Dragging
• Al Captions
  • Added the Al Captions system service, which converts speech to text in real-time for seamless communication and offers. Al services like live speech recognition, multilingual translation and intelligent text summary to improve information access efficiency across all scenarios
• Al Creation
  • Optimized the feature panel of Al Creation, with upgrades to layout and visual effects for a better experience
• Global search
  • Added Al Search, supporting anarch for documents, notes, and settings on the device by using natural language description in multiple languages, and supporting Al analysts and summary for higher efficiency
• Office Kit
  • Added the Office Kill app. You can download and install the app by visiting ac vivaglobal com on your computer to ty features such as device connectivity and data transfer between your phone and Mac or Windows computers
  • Added screen mirroring to Windows and Mac computers, allowing real-time control without touching the phone and supporting image, video, and file transfer by dragging across
  • Added the cross-device file transfer capability, which allows you to transfer data between phones and Windows or Mac computers during sharing or in Ongin island after signing in to your account and connecting to a network, with no limits on the number and file format (Including entire folders).
  • Added Notes for Windows and Mac computers, enabling note taking and viewing anytime, anywhere. Offered a comprehentaive range of note organization and management features, meluding categorization, label managerment and search-making it easy to organize and find your notes
  • Added the task handoff feature, allowing ongoing tasks to be quickly handed off from the phone to a Windows or Mac computer, such as phone notifications and screenshots
  • Added the Super Clipboard feature, slowing you to copy and paste phone text or images to a Windows or Mac computer via the clipboard with one tap
• Vivo DocMaster
  • Added the vivo DarMaster app, which you to open documents in different formats like PDF, Word, PPT, Excel, TAT Markdown, and Visin. The app also provides the PDF annotation capability to improve document handling efficiency
  • Added multiple document format conversions, such as PDF and Word/Excel/PPT to PDF or images
• File Manager
  • Added the File Manager app, which allows you to search for files by file type, source app, or storage path, and add frequently used apps or folders to the “Quick access for quick access
• Notes
  • Added the separate to-do feature, which allows you to record view, and manage daily to-dos, and set reminders and home screen to-do list to avoid missing important tasks.
  • Added note style and effect tools with rich text formats symbols, and parting lines for personalized editing of notes
  • Added multi-level folders, allowing you to create nested folders for clearer note management
• Recorder
  • Added the features of Skip silent segments, Recently deleted, and Loop to make Recorder easier to use
• Albums
  • Added Immersive view for a more engaging nenew of your past memories. Go to Albums > Photos page > More > Immersive view
  • Added a navigation bar at the bottom of the large image view for quick photo switching and free video playback control
  • Optimized the layout of the image and video editing feature for better editing experience
  • Added reversible editing, which supports saving and edit restoration
  • Optimized live photo editing, which supports live photo
• Battery life
  • Added global Bypass Charging, which adjusts temperature and power during use to balance user experience and charging heat
  • Added energy efficiency engine, optimize CPU and cache scheduling, and shortened cache access path to improve overall battery-performance
  • Optimized system lightweight design and improved system app load and battery usage to enhance overall battery performance
• Private space
  • Added Private space, to which you can download apps and move files to protect your personal privacy, Go to Settings > security & privacy > Private space
  • Security & Private
  • Added clipboard privacy recoginition to recognize and protect sensitive content, preventing apps from accessing private data
  • Added blank data authorization for any requests to access Call logs, SMS, Contacts, and Events, ensuring functionality while reducing privacy leakage risks
• Display, brightness & eye protection
  • Added Motion prompts, allowing you to relieve motion sickness when riding public transport by using supporting dots. Path: Settings > Shortcuts & accessibility > Motion prompts. You can also turn it on in Control center
  • Added Sleep comfort mode, which fine-tunes screen color temperature before bedtime to reduce blue light impact and improve sleep quality. Go to Settings > Display, brightness, & eye protection > Sleep comfort mode
  • Optimized Dark mode visibility and comfort, ensuring readability during the day and preventing eye strain at night
  • Upgraded Eye comfort and protection and integrated capabilities like Eye Protection and Sleep comfort mode, providing all-day eye protection experience for all users in different scenarios
  • More
• Health
  • Added the Origin Health built-in app, which tracks your daily activity rings and health, empowering you to live a healthier life
• Settings
  • Optimized group and order settings for clearer display and more consistent experience
• Screen Mirroring
  • Added the quick access to Screen Mirroring from Albums for smoother file sharing
  • Added the audio switching feature to allow you to choose sound output from a large screen or phone screen
  • Added the screen mirroring annotation feature to annotate and highlight shared content for clearer explanation
• Clock
  • Added features such as setting alarms by date, flipping the phone to turn off alarms, and customizing alarm repetition modes to better fit daily alarm use scenarios
• iManager
  • Optimized Phone Manager design for a quick overview of storage, security, and data usage
• Sound and vibration
  • Added stepless adjustment of vibration intensity, allowing precise customization of vibration intensity via a touch slider. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration > Vibration intensity > Haptic feedback
  • Added haptic feedback for scenarios like Setup Wizard, volume button tap-and-hold, and background task clearing
• Network
  • Optimized the accuracy of recognizing scenarios like leaving home and entering an elevator and switched to a data network in advance to improve network access smoothness in these scenarios. Go to Wi-Fi > Network assistant > Auto-switch data network, Data network acceleration, or Select best Wi-Fi network to turn it on

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With 2024 coming to an end, we are compiling various ‘Best of 2024’ lists across different categories. Now, let’s check out the Best Affordable Flagship Smartphones this year. This is specifically for the Indian market, and includes four great smartphones.

OnePlus 12: The Best Affordable Flagship Smartphone of 2024

OnePlus 12 (Review) is easily the best affordable flagship of 2024. This model often goes on attractive discounts, offering buyers a premium package without breaking the bank. This model features a premium design, cutting edge hardware, and capable cameras. While it launched for a typical flagship price point, sales and other deals made it a lot more affordable.

It comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a tall 6.82-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a massive 5,400mAh battery, 100W wired fast charging, and 50W wireless fast charging. With sales bringing the price down to nearly Rs 50,000 INR (roughly 590 US Dollars), this model offers the best price-to-value ratio for a budget flagship phone in India in 2024.

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Vivo X100

Vivo X100 is a great runner up for the best affordable flagship phone in India. This model has one of the best camera setup in this list. On the front, there is a 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 32MP selfie shooter, while the rear packs a 50MP (Main) + 64MP (Telephoto) + 50MP (Ultrawide) triple cameras.

A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 120W wired fast charging. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC, so you also get flagship grade processor. Other notable features include water and dust resistance, Bluetooth 5.4, and premium glass body. This phone went on sale for just under Rs 60,000 (roughly 708 US Dollars).

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Xiaomi 14

While the Xiaomi 14 (Review) was launched as premium smartphone, it was soon available for a more affordable price. This made it quite a deal as a budget flagship. Two months ago, the Xiaomi 14 was listed for just Rs 47,999 (roughly 572 US Dollars). This made it the most affordable flagship phone in this list and in the Indian market.

For under 600 US Dollars, you even get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, three 50MP cameras on the rear, and a 4,610mAh battery pack, which supported 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Notably, the Xiaomi 14 is also a compact flagship phone with a 6.36-inch LTPO OLED panel, which makes it shorter than most phones in the premium category.

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Apple iPhone 16

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 debuted in India back in September 2024. The base model was unveiled with a starting price tag of Rs 79,900. While this isn’t exactly affordable, it is more approachable than most ultra premium smartphones. The iPhone 16 brings a notable design change with a dedicated camera button and revamped camera placement.

You’re also getting Face ID for security, 48MP dual cameras on the rear, and IP68 water and dust resistance. The base iPhone 16 is also a compact flagship, since it sports a 6.1-inch Super Retinba XDR LED screen. Unfortunately, you still get just 60Hz refresh rate, but for people already in Apple’s tight ecosystem can definitely consider this one.

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OnePlus 12 was released earlier this year as a premium smartphone. It boasts high-end specs such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a high-resolution display, and a powerful camera setup made in collaboration with Hasselblad. The device also has a big battery with 100W fast charging support.

The smartphone is currently priced at Rs. 64,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs. 69,999 for the 16GB + 512GB option. Although the OnePlus 12 is a pretty solid phone at this price point, there are alternatives from other brands that are better than this device in many ways.

Let’s quickly look at the OnePlus 12 spec sheet, then move on to the top alternatives.

1. Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi 14 (review) is a compact flagship phone driven by the same chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. So, you’re getting a performance similar to that of the OnePlus 12.

Being a compact phone, the Xiaomi 14 has a slightly smaller screen, although both have HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The OnePlus 12 has a higher peak brightness, although both are greatly visible outdoors.

The OnePlus device has slightly better Gorilla Glass protection. However, the Xiaomi 14 has a better IP rating for dust/water protection and can produce 68 times more colors. Overall, both have excellent displays with minor differences.

OnePlus 12 has a circular camera module that blends with the edges, whereas Xiaomi 14 has a rectangular one. The latter features three 50MP sensors — one is a primary sensor with OIS, the second is a telephoto shooter with OIS and 3.2 optical zoom, and the third is for ultrawide shots.

Both devices can record up to 8K videos using their rear cameras and 4K videos using their 32MP selfie camera.

Both smartphones have the same connectivity features. However, the OnePlus device has an edge when it comes to battery and charging. The Xiaomi 14 features a smaller battery with a 4,610mAh capacity and supports 90W charging, which is good but slightly slower than 100W on the OnePlus 12.

Both devices come with Android 14 out of the box and have the same software policy — four Android updates and five years of security patches.

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2. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon)

The Galaxy S24 is slightly cheaper than the OnePlus 12 and offers good value for money. It has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chip, though there’s also an Exynos 2400 variant, which we don’t recommend.

It’s also a compact flagship phone featuring a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with LTPO technology for variable refresh rate support. The OnePlus 12 has more pixels and a higher peak brightness. However, the Galaxy S24 has the advantage of a better IP rating and an Armour aluminum frame for tougher drop and scratch resistance.

The Galaxy S24 has a cleaner and minimalist camera module than the OnePlus 12. It has a 50MP OIS-enabled primary sensor with OIS, a 10MP OIS-enabled telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, there’s a 12MP camera sensor.

Both Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12 allow recording up to 8K videos using their rear cameras and 4K videos using their selfie camera.

Although both phones have similar connectivity features, the OnePlus 12 has a slight edge because of its Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support. It is also ahead in terms of battery capacity and charging speed. For a higher battery capacity and charging speed, you can get the Galaxy S24 Plus. 

One key area where the Galaxy S24 leaves the OnePlus 12 in the dust is its unmatched software experience. The OnePlus phone only promises four Android updates, while the Galaxy S24 will get seven — the best on any Android smartphone. On top of this, the Samsung device has many exciting AI features, such as Circle to Search, instant slow-motion, real-time translation to talk with others in their language, and many more.

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3. Vivo X100

Vivo X100 is another solid flagship phone that will save you a few thousand compared to the OnePlus 12. While both have a similar screen size, the OnePlus phone is slightly ahead with a higher resolution and peak brightness. However, the Vivo X100 stands out with its curved display, making it a good choice if you prefer that type of display.

The Dimensity 9300 chipset powers the Vivo X100, which performs similarly to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the OnePlus 12. While both come with Android 14 out of the box, the OnePlus phone is guaranteed an extra year of software updates.

Cameras are the key selling point of the Vivo X100, which outputs stunning photos and videos. The device has a massive circular rear camera module featuring three sensors — a 50MP OIS-enabled primary camera, a 64MP OIS-enabled periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera.

The Vivo X100’s 32MP selfie camera can also record 4K videos, like its rear cameras. In contrast, the OnePlus 12 can record 8K videos using its rear camera. But let’s be honest: We rarely record 8K videos.

Its 5,000mAh battery is slightly lower than that of the OnePlus 12, but it compensates by offering faster wired charging. However, it lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging, available on the Vivo X100 Pro.

4. iQOO 12

The iQOO 12 has a similar spec sheet to the Vivo X100. The smartphone features the same display—a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and 3000 nits of peak brightness. Though it has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the same chip powers the OnePlus 12.

Both iQOO 12 and OnePlus 12 ship with Android 14. However, the OnePlus 12 will get an extra Android update and an additional year of security updates.

Regarding optics, the iQOO 12 has a square(ish) camera module on the back. It brings a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 64MP OIS-enabled periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The rear cameras can record up to 8K video. However, the 16MP selfie camera can only record up to 1080p videos.

The battery and charging specs are also similar to those of the Vivo X100 — a 5,000mAh battery and 120W wired charging support. However, the iQOO 12 doesn’t support wireless and reverse wireless charging. You can spend some extra and get the Pro model for a bigger battery, faster wired charging, and support for wireless and reverse wireless charging.

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5. Google Pixel 9

The Pixel 9 is a compact flagship phone with a 6.3-inch screen and a peak resolution of 2700 nits. It has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both sides and features an IP68 rating, which is better than the OnePlus 12.

Google’s in-house Tensor G4 powers the smartphone. This chip isn’t designed for high-end gaming. So, if you’re much into that, the OnePlus 12 is a better option. The Tensor chip has better machine learning capabilities though.

The Pixel 9 gets a dual camera setup on the back — a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 48MP ultrawide camera. This might not sound great on the spec sheet compared to the OnePlus 12, but the Pixel 9 takes really great photos and videos, all thanks to software processing. The device can record up to 4K videos with its rear and front cameras.

Although the connectivity features are similar to those of the OnePlus 12, the Pixel 9 is a step ahead because of the satellite SOS feature. This feature lets you text someone even when there are no cellular networks.

The Pixel 9 packs a 4,700mAh battery and supports 27W fast charging over a USB type-C cable. It also supports 15W wireless and 12W reverse wireless charging.

One of the key advantages of the Pixel 9 is its software. The device offers a host of impressive AI features, such as Add Me, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, AI weather summaries, and Call Notes, to name a few. You’re also getting seven years of Android updates and security patches (vs. four years of Android updates and five years of security patches on the OnePlus 12).

The OnePlus 12 is a solid flagship phone, but there are many alternatives that are better in one way or another. Based on your priorities, pick the one that fulfills your needs.

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iQOO 12 was released in December 2023 as a flagship smartphone. Though many flagship phones launched in between, it’s still one of the best at the price points it’s currently available for.

The iQOO smartphone rocks Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile SoC, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It features a high-quality screen, a gigantic camera setup on the back, and a large battery with super-fast charging support, making it ideal for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone.

However, there are alternatives from other brands that are better than the iQOO 12 in one or many ways. Here, I’ll show you the six best alternatives you can consider.

Before that, let’s quickly take a look at the iQOO 12 spec sheet:

1. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon)

The Galaxy S24 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US, Canada, and China, while other regions get the Exynos 2400 variant. We recommend the Snapdragon variant as it offers better performance and power efficiency.

The Galaxy S24 is a compact flagship phone, around 30g lighter than the iQOO 12. It has a solid build quality and features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both sides, which the iQOO phone lacks. The Galaxy device also has better protection against dust and water as it’s IP68 certified (vs. IP64 on the iQOO 12).

The iQOO 12 boasts a slightly bigger screen and supports a higher refresh rate. The peak brightness is also higher on this phone, although the difference is not significant.

Both smartphones run the same chip. So, you’ll get a similar performance. However, the iQOO 12 may have a slight edge in gaming, as it’s primarily optimized for that and features a better cooling system.

The iQOO 12 and Galaxy S24 boot Android 14 out of the box, but there’s a significant gap in software support. The iQOO phone will get three Android updates, while Samsung has promised seven for the Galaxy S24. So, the Galaxy phone will run the latest Android features until January 2031.

The Galaxy S24 has a clean camera setup, whereas the iQOO 12 features a big rectangular camera module. Both have a 50MP primary sensor with OIS that takes excellent photos. The 3x telephoto camera in both phones also performs similarly, but in some scenes, the Galaxy S23 does better, and sometimes, the iQOO 12 does better. However, the 10X photos are better on the iQOO 12, with better details and sharpness.

In terms of video recording, both have similar performance with their 50MP main camera. However, the Galaxy S23 videos are slightly warmer and saturated. Both smartphones can record up to 8K videos using their rear cameras, but the selfie video quality on the iQOO 12 is limited up to 1080p, while the Galaxy S23 offers 4K recording, which looks much better.

The Galaxy S23 has a slightly lower battery capacity and does not charge as quickly as the iQOO 12. This may be a downside, but overall, it is a solid alternative to the iQOO 12.

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2. Xiaomi 14

The Xiaomi 14 (review) is also a compact flagship phone. So, it has a slightly smaller screen size but can produce 68 times more colors and supports Dolby Vision. The screen refresh rate is higher on the iQOO phone, though. However, it lacks protection, while the Xiaomi 14 has Corning Gorilla Glass. Also, the Xiaomi phone has a better IP rating for protection against water and dust.

Both smartphones have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. So, you get a similar performance. They come with Android 14 out of the box with their version of custom skin at the top — HyperOS on Xiaomi and Funtouch OS on iQOO. However, the Xiaomi phone will get one additional Android upgrade.

The Xiaomi 14 boasts a rectangular camera module on the back. It houses a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens with 115-degree field of view. For selfies, there’s a 32MP sensor.

Both Xiaomi 14 and iQOO 12 can record up to 8K videos using their rear cameras. However, video recording using the selfie camera is limited to 1080p resolution on the iQOO 12, while the Xiaomi 14 can do 4K.

Both have similar connectivity features, except for a newer USB-C standard on the Xiaomi 14, which offers faster data transfer over a USB cable. The device packs a 4,610mAh battery and supports 90W wired charging, both of which are better on the iQOO 12. However, the Xiaomi phone also supports 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, which is lacking in the iQOO 12.

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3. OnePlus 12

OnePlus 12 (review) is another solid alternative to the iQOO 12, featuring a slightly larger screen, higher resolutions, and peak brightness. It has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus on the back for additional protection against accidental drops. iQOO 12, on the other hand, lacks any protection on either side.

Both smartphones have a similar performance as they are powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

The OnePlus 12 has a circular camera module, whereas the iQOO 12 has a rectangular one. Both have triple cameras on the back. The OnePlus 12 has a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor with a 114-degree field of view. Like the iQOO 12, it can record up to 8K videos.

On the front, you get a 32MP selfie shooter, which can record up to 4K videos, while the iQOO 12 has a 16MP sensor limited to 1080p video recording.

Both phones have similar connectivity features, except for a newer USB-C standard on the OnePlus 12 for faster data transfer. The OnePlus phone has a bigger battery but relatively slower wired charging, though 100W is more than sufficient for most people. The OnePlus phone also supports 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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4. Vivo X100

The Vivo X100 shares many specs with the iQOO 12. Both have the same screen size, screen resolution, and peak brightness. However, the iQOO phone has a higher screen refresh rate. The Vivo X100, on the other hand, has better protection against dust and water.

The Vivo X100 is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip, which has a similar performance to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both smartphones boot Android 14 out of the box and are promised three Android updates.

The iQOO 12 and Vivo X100 share the same rear camera specs. The Vivo X100’s rear camera setupX100 is made in collaboration with ZEISS to offer better quality and accurate colors.

The Vivo X100 features a 32MP selfie shooter (vs. 16MP on iQOO 12). Notably, the Vivo X100 doesn’t offer 8K recording, but it supports 4K through the selfie camera, which is limited to 1080p on the iQOO 12.

Both smartphones have the same connectivity features. In fact, the battery capacity and charging capacity are also unchanged.

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5. Vivo V40 Pro

The Vivo V40 Pro has the same screen size and resolution as the iQOO 12 but a higher peak brightness. Both smartphones come with Android 14 out of the box and will receive Android updates for three years.

The Vivo smartphone is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chip, which is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the iQOO 12 but offers smoother performance. Vivo V40 Pro is more of a camera phone than a gaming phone, so if you’re into high-end gaming, iQOO 12 is a better option.

The Vivo V40 Pro features a vertical camera setup on the rear side, which is unique in itself. It includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with OIS and 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens with a 119-degree field of view. The device can record up to 4K videos with its rear, as well as, selfie cameras.

The Vivo V40 Pro will give you more screen time on a single charge as it packs a higher battery capacity. However, refilling that battery takes more time because of a relatively slower wired charging — 90W (vs. 120W on iQOO 12).

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So, these are the five best alternatives to iQOO 12. Would you still go for iQOO 12 or pick any of these alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi 14 was released in India in March this year. It is one of the best compact flagship phones available on the market. The smartphone boasts a solid set of specifications. However, it lags behind its competitors in some key areas.

If you plan to upgrade to the Xiaomi 14 (full review), don’t forget to check out its best alternatives, which will help you make a better decision. Before we move on to the alternatives, let’s quickly recall the device via the spec sheet below.

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1. Vivo X100

Unlike Xiaomi 14, the Vivo X100 has a curved display that’s around 6.6% bigger in size. The Xiaomi 14 uses an OLED panel, while the rest of the display specifications are almost similar.

Both smartphones are IP68 certified for dust & water resistance. However, the Vivo X100 lacks protection, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The Vivo X100 rocks a big circular camera module that’s easily distinguishable from the crowd, whereas the Xiaomi 14 features a rectangular camera module.

Both smartphones have a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera (the Vivo X100 has a larger field of view). The periscope telephoto lens on the Vivo phone supports 3x optical zoom, while it is 3.2x on the Xiaomi 14).

Both smartphones take stunning photos and videos using the main camera in varying lighting conditions with fine details, sharpness, and colour accuracy. However, the dynamic range could have been better on the Vivo X100.

The Vivo phone takes good shots with its ultrawide cameras in various lighting conditions. It also takes good macro shots. However, the selfies and videos using the front camera are pretty decent, with some sort of skin smoothing.

Notably, the Vivo X100 supports up to 4K video recording using the rear camera, but only 1080p with its selfie camera. In contrast, the Xiaomi 14 can record up to 8K videos using its rear camera and 4K with its selfie camera.

Both smartphones take excellent photos and videos. However, in most cases, the Xiaomi 14 produces better shots, particularly with its rear camera setup. The Vivo X100 might have an edge when it comes to portrait selfies.

The Vivo X100 is powered by a Dimensity 9300 chip, whereas the Xiaomi 14 uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both are the fastest mobile CPUs from their respective manufacturers and have similar benchmark results. They deliver excellent performance, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has slightly better gaming stability. Check out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 9300 for more details.

The Xiaomi 14 and Vivo X100 have similar connectivity features, except the former has a faster USB data transfer rate.

The Vivo X100 has a larger battery capacity and supports much faster wired charging compared to Xiaomi 14. This means you’ll benefit from more screen time and quicker battery filling on the Vivo phone. However, the Vivo phone lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging.  

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2. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon)

The Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon version) is another good alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s more compact and lightweight than the Xiaomi 14 and features a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen — the brightness peaks at 2600nits (slightly lower than Xiaomi 14).

The Galaxy S24 uses the second-generation Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Xiaomi 14 has the first-generation Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. There’s also an Exynos version, but it’s difficult to recommend because of Exynos problems.

While the Xiaomi 14 features a rectangular camera module, the Galaxy S24 has a vertical camera arrangement that looks a lot cleaner. The two phones have similar performance in daylight, but Xiaomi 14 shots are usually more detailed and sharper. However, the opposite is true for the ultrawide camera, where the Galaxy S24 edges out the Xiaomi 14 in daylight shots.

The Xiaomi 14 takes better photos with its telephoto camera, and the low-light images are also better. The Galaxy S24 wins at selfies, while the Xiaomi 14 only manages to produce less contrasty selfies with pale colours.

It isn’t easy to pick one for video recording, as both do an excellent job. For regular videos using the primary camera, the Xiaomi 14 often performs better. However, it’s a different story when using a telephoto or ultrawide camera. In some aspects, the Xiaomi 14 videos look better, while in others, the Galaxy S24 videos look impressive.

The Galaxy S24 packs a lesser battery capacity than the Xiaomi 14, and as you may already know, Samsung is not a fan of superfast charging. Hence, you only get 25W charging support, while the Xiaomi 14 supports 90W fast charging. Both devices support wireless and reverse wireless charging, although they are faster on the Xiaomi phone.

Samsung phones are better known for software updates. The Galaxy S24 is promised seven years of Android and security updates, while the Xiaomi 14 will only get 4 Android updates and five years of security patches.

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3. OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 (full review) is another solid alternative to the Xiaomi 14. It’s slightly bigger and bulkier and has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Both smartphones have the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which delivers superior performance.

The OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and 4500nits of peak brightness. Compared to Xiaomi 14, it has a bigger display with more pixels and higher peak brightness for better outdoor visibility. Also, it is protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the Xiaomi 14 uses first-gen protection.

Both smartphones come with Android 14 out of the box and have been promised four years of Android updates from their respective brands.

The OnePlus 12 boasts a circular camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens with 114-degree field of view (FOV). The camera setup is made in collaboration with Hasselblad to achieve better colour accuracy. There’s a 32MP camera for selfies.

Both smartphones capture stunning shots with their primary cameras. However, the Xiaomi 14 produces more natural shots, whereas the OnePlus 12 tends to be slightly more saturated. The Xiaomi 14 also does well with its ultrawide camera.

The OnePlus 12 offers up to 120x zoom, while the Xiaomi 14 only goes up to 60x. Due to high resolution, the OnePlus phone produces sharper images. However, as the zoom level increases, both phones output comparable shots with little to no difference.

When it comes to selfie images, the OnePlus 12 produces more natural shots, whereas Xiaomi 14 appears to enhance the exposure. The Xiaomi phone has skin smoothening turned on by default, which can be disabled for a more natural appearance.

The OnePlus 12 generally produces better videos, while Xiaomi 14 tends to display more contrast, making some videos look underexposed. However, in low-light conditions, Xiaomi does well. Overall, the OnePlus 12 produces better videos than the Xiaomi 14.

The OnePlus 12 has a larger battery capacity of 5,400mAh (vs. 4,610mAh on the Xiaomi 14) and supports faster charging over a USB cable. However, both support the same wireless and reverse wireless charging.

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4. iQOO 12

iQOO 12 was released last year with a strong spec sheet. It boasts a slightly larger LTPO AMOLED screen than the Xiaomi 14 with a higher refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3000nits.

The iQOO device is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the same chip inside the Xiaomi 14. It’s the most powerful chip for Android phones, ensuring superior performance and efficiency.

Let’s get to the cameras. The iQOO 12’s main camera takes detailed, sharp daylight images with excellent dynamic range. The overall image processing is sound, but sometimes, you may observe various imperfections due to weak processing.

The telephoto cameras are excellent, offering great details, colours, right sharpness, and less noise. The dynamic range and overall contrast are also impressive. The 64MP high-res zoomed images are okay(ish) with a good amount of details, accurate colours and good dynamic range, but they are pretty noisy.

With iQOO 12, you can get as close as 5cm from a subject for macro shots, and the output is good. The macro shots from the telephoto camera at 3x zoom are also great. They have natural bokeh, better colour reproduction, and sharpness with a good amount of detail. The smartphone also takes excellent portrait and low-light photos.

All three rear cameras on the iQOO 12 can shoot up to 4K videos, while the main camera also supports 8K recording at 30fps. The 4K video recording using the main camera is average, as the picture looks washed out. Otherwise, it has good colours, contrast, and a wide dynamic range.

The low-light 4K footage is also mediocre. But the 4K 30fps Night Mode video is impressive – it’s bright and detailed with punchy colours and a wide dynamic range. Footage coming from the telephoto camera at 3x zoom is impressive – they have great details, sharpness, accurate colours, high contrast, and wide dynamic range. The device also takes good ultrawide videos in daylight.

The selfie camera isn’t impressive, though. It doesn’t support electronic stabilisation, although the colours are accurate, and the dynamic range is good. However, the end result is average. 

The iQOO 12 packs a larger battery, and its charging speed is also better than that of the Xiaomi 14.  

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5. Google Pixel 8

The Pixel 8 has similar pricing to the Xiaomi 14 and offers good value for money. Hence, it is an alternative to the Xiaomi 14 worth exploring.

The Pixel 8 is a compact flagship phone featuring a 6.2-inch OLED screen, although it’s not an LTPO panel and has a lower peak brightness than the Xiaomi 14.

The smartphone is powered by an in-house Tensor G3 chip, which isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the benchmarks. That doesn’t make it a bad choice for high-end phones. The chip can still deliver great performance.

The Pixel 8 has only two camera sensors on the back — a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 126-degree FOV. It is also equipped with a 10.5MP camera for selfies.

The smartphone takes good daylight shots with nicer details, consistent white balance, and good saturation. The ultrawide camera also shoots great images. It also has an autofocus that enables both general close-up shots and macro shots. 

The Pixel 8 does an impressive job in low-light conditions, all thanks to good image processing. However, the portrait shots are just acceptable. The device takes nice selfies with good details. The video quality of the Pixel 8’s main camera is impressive. The ultrawide camera outputs an average video quality at night but does a fantastic job in daylight.

The Pixel 8 has a slightly lesser battery capacity than the Xiaomi 14, but the difference in changing speeds is big — 27W on the Pixel 8 and 90W on the Xiaomi 14.

The impressive software update policy is one aspect where the Pixel 8 leaves the Xiaomi 14 in the dust. The Pixel 8 will get seven years of Android updates, while the Xiaomi 14 will only get four.

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The Xiaomi 14 is a solid flagship phone. However, these five phones are better than that in one or more key areas. Would you pick Xiaomi 14 or any of these alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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The Vivo V40 Pro made its debut in India recently. It is the most expensive Vivo V series smartphone to date.

The device retails at ₹49,999 and ₹55,999 for 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB memory configurations, respectively. Its pricing, especially that of the top variant, places it in the vicinity of the flagship Vivo X100.

For the unaware, the X100’s base 12GB + 256GB variant costs ₹63,999, while the higher 16GB + 512GB is sold at ₹69,999.Vivo V40 Pro pricing starts at Rs. 49,999.

So, how much of an upgrade do you get by opting for the more premium handset? Let’s find out whether you should consider spending more in this article.

Faster Chipset

As a flagship smartphone, the Vivo X100 Pro houses a more powerful current-gen MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip. This silicon is paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

While the Vivo V40 Pro arrives with a last-gen MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset. This SoC is again paired with slower UFS 3.1 storage but has the latest LPDDR5x RAM.

It is worth noting that both these chips are flagship-grade. They are merely a generation apart and should be fine for years to come. Nonetheless, the one inside the X100 Pro is better.

On the other hand, the software remains the same on both. They boot Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 and will receive up to 3 Android updates and 4 years of security updates.

Different Cameras

The Vivo X100 arrives with a conventional premium camera setup. Whereas the Vivo V40 Pro features a camera system designed for portraits and selfies.

The devices come with a 50MP primary camera but the sensors are different. The X100 has an IMX920 sensor paired with a faster aperture lens (f/1.57) as opposed to an IMX921 sensor on V40 Pro with an f/1.88 aperture lens. However, both sport an identical 50MP ultra-wide unit.

The biggest difference is their zoom and selfie cameras. The X100 has a longer zoom range (64MP 3x periscope) but a weaker front-facing shooter (32MP). While the V40 Pro has a shorter zoom range camera (50MP 2x)  suitable for portraits and a better selfie camera (50MP with autofocus).

Varying Display and Battery

Both Vivo V40 Pro and Vivo X100 flaunt a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels (1.5K) and a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the X100’s panel is more power efficient as it uses LTPO tech.

As for the battery, the X100 offers a 5,000mAh capacity and supports 120W charging. Whereas the V40 Pro nests a larger 5,500mAh battery but is limited to 80W charging.

Which one is for you?

The Vivo X100 and the Vivo V40 Pro are almost identical, except for a few notable differences discussed above.

It all boils down to what you want from your phone. In this case, it is mostly the type of photography you are into.

For one who shoots portraits and selfies a lot, the V40 Pro is a better option for them at a cheaper price. But if you want that extra performance and zoom camera, you should check out the X100.

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vivo has released the Android 15 update for the vivo X100 and iQOO 12 smartphones. However, it is important to note that this is a beta version of the software and may not be entirely stable for everyday use. Users who choose to install the update may experience some system instability.

vivo has released the Android 15 Beta update for the X100 and iQOO 12, but you should be aware of some of the known issues. On vivo X100 the notifications might not display correctly. The fingerprint sensor icon may overlap with the unlock icon. Some apps may malfunction, and certain features might be missing from system settings. Things are not too good for iQOO 12 either. The camera may occasionally malfunction and require a reboot to get the camera fixed. Some third-party apps may not function properly, and NFC issues could arise.

Android 15 for vivo X100 and iQOO 12

We can say that the Android 15 update for both devices is currently quite unstable. However, if you’re seeking an adventure with your device and are curious about the new features, you can install it. You can read our previous article to discover the new features coming with Android 15. This update has been released for the devices in certain regions, with two different download packages available for vivo X100. Depending on your location, you can download the Android 15 update file for the vivo X100 and iQOO 12 from the given links.

vivo X100

• Android 15 Beta 1 (Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan)
• Android 15 Beta 1 (India)

iQOO 12

• Android 15 Beta 1(Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia)
• Android 15 Beta 1(India)

To install the update, copy the downloaded update package to your phone’s internal storage, proceed to Settings > System update > Local update, select the zip file, and reboot after the update is completed. If you find that Android 15 isn’t suitable for you, you can revert to the previous version using the rollback file, following the steps provided above.

If you encounter issues and want to go back to previous version or if you have issues with downloading update packages, please visit vivo’s official website. vivo’s website includes both the update and rollback files.

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Vivo recently unveiled its latest flagship lineup in China, with the X100s being one of the contenders. But how does this new challenger stack up against the Vivo X100, released in late 2023? Let’s take a deep dive into the specifications, design, camera systems, and other aspects to see which phone might be the better choice for you.

Display and Design

Both models boast a 6.78-inch display, but they differ in terms of screen design. The Vivo X100s features a flat 8T LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2800 × 1260 pixels and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It stands out with its ability to deliver 10-bit colors, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and achieving a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Additionally, the X100s uses 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming to reduce screen flicker, which is especially beneficial under low-light conditions.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 uses a curved 8T LTPO 120Hz AMOLED display that also supports HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast. Although both models share the same peak brightness and color depth, the curved design of the X100 might appeal more to users who enjoy a more immersive display experience. However, some users may find them prone to accidental touches.

Performance

The X100s takes the lead in processing power. It’s equipped with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, a slightly overclocked version of the Dimensity 9300 found in the X100. This translates to potentially better performance, especially in demanding tasks and games. Both phones offer 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking. Storage options are identical, with configurations ranging from 256GB to 1TB using the faster UFS 4.0 standard.

Cameras

Photography is a major focus with both devices offering a similar camera setup. The X100s sports a triple rear camera system featuring a 50MP super-sensitive bionic main camera with an f/1.57 aperture, a 64MP Zeiss super telephoto camera with an f/2.57 aperture, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. It also includes advanced features like a V2 imaging chip, OIS anti-shake technology, and up to 100x digital zoom.

In contrast, the X100 also includes a 50MP main camera with f/1.57 aperture, a 50MP 150° ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera with f/2.57 aperture that also supports OIS and up to 100x digital zoom. Both models use Zeiss T* coating for improved optical performance. For selfies and video calls, both these devices include 32MP front-facing cameras.

We can’t really compare these cameras based on the specs. Only real-world usage can give a detailed opinion on this.

Software and Battery

Both smartphones run on Vivo’s OriginOS 4, based on Android 14, offering a similar software experience with features like Jovi voice assistant and various smart connectivity options.

In terms of charging, the X100s boasts a larger 5100mAh battery compared to the X100’s 5000mAh battery. While the difference may seem small, it could translate to slightly longer battery life on the X100s. However, the X100 edges out the X100s in charging speed with its 120W fast charging, capable of reaching 50% in just 11 minutes. The X100s offers 100W wired charging, still very fast, but not quite as rapid as the X100.

Dimensions and Durability

The X100s is slightly thinner and lighter than the X100. The X100s measures 7.8mm and weighs 203g, while the X100 comes in at 8.49mm and 206g. The X100s also boasts a more unique flat display design, whereas the X100 retains the curved display design of its predecessor. Both phones offer IP ratings for dust and water resistance. The X100s goes a step further with an IP69 rating, indicating it can withstand high-pressure water jets, making it potentially more durable in extreme conditions.

Pricing

The starting price for both phones is identical at 3,999 yuan ($552) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. However, the X100 becomes slightly more affordable for the higher storage options. Here’s a quick comparison:

12GB + 256GB: Same price (3,999 yuan)
16GB + 256GB: X100s is slightly more expensive (4,399 yuan vs 4,299 yuan)
16GB + 1TB: X100 is cheaper (4,999 yuan vs 5,199 yuan)
16GB + 1TB (LPDDR5T RAM): X100’s most expensive option (5,099 yuan)

Conclusion

Both the Vivo X100s and X100 are excellent flagship smartphones with high-end features. The choice ultimately depends on your individual needs and priorities. If raw processing power and a flat display are most important, the X100s is a compelling option. However, if you prioritize a curved display or the fastest charging speeds, the X100 might be a better fit. Consider the weight and dimensions of each phone as well, to see which feels more comfortable in your hand.

You can also check out the detailed comparison of X100s Pro vs X100 Pro.

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The Vivo X100 series of flagship smartphones were recently unveiled in the Indian market. Now, the base X100 model is receiving a notable discount in the region. So here’s everything you need to know about this.

Vivo X100 Discount Via Flipkart

To recall, the Vivo X100 was first announced in India for a starting price tag of 63,999 INR for its base 12GB + 256GB variant. The higher end 16GB + 512GB variant was released for 69,999 INR. However, the pricing of the premium grade handset now starts from under 60,000 INR thanks to discounts on select bank cards.

Flipkart is even offering no-cost EMI options as well. So the effective price tag of the two X100 models is 58,999 INR and 64,999 INR respectively. It is worth noting that this deal is only available till 15th February 2024 and is applicable on both, Black and Blue color variants. For those unaware, the Vivo X100 sports a tall 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and more.

Under the hood, this device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging. The rear packs a 50-megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. Other notable features include Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, WiFi 7, and Android 14 OS based Funtouch OS 14 custom skin out of the box.

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As scheduled, Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Vivo X100 series, in India. The lineup consists of two models, a vanilla and a pro.

Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro share most of their features. They primarily differ in terms of camera, battery, and charging.

The handsets even look almost the same. The X100 Pro can be identified by its distinctly shaped larger camera module.

Let’s check out everything these phones have to offer along with their pricing and availability details for India.

Vivo X100 Series Specifications

The Vivo X00 series is built around a 6.78-inch curved LTPO OLED display. This 10-bit panel offers a resolution of 2800 x  1260 pixels (1.5K), 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and 3,000 nits peak brightness level.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On the software front, the phones ship with Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

The devices are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. They feature dual stereo speakers and an in-screen optical fingerprint sensor.

Both models feature a triple camera setup tuned by Zeiss but the primary and zoom sensors are different on the two. Also, the X100 houses an older V2 chip for imaging compared to the latest V3 chip inside the X100 Pro.

The Pro variant uses an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor and a 50MP 4.3x periscope telephoto shooter with OIS. On the other hand, the vanilla version comes with an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX920 primary sensor and an OIS-assisted 64MP 3x periscope telephoto camera.

Both of them sport a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 32MP selfie camera. They also arrive with Zeiss T* lens coating. However, only the pro version gets the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

Lastly, the X100 draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging. Whereas, the X100 Pro is backed by a larger 5,400mAh battery and supports 100W as well as 50W wireless charging.

Vivo X100 Series Price in India

The Vivo X100 series carries the following price tags in India.

• Vivo X100 (Asteroid Black and Stargaze Blue)
  • 12GB + 256GB – ₹63,999 (~$770)
  • 16GB + 512GB – ₹69,999 (~$840)
• Vivo X100 Pro (Asteroid Black)
  • 16GB + 512GB – ₹89,999 (~$1,080)

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The first week of 2024 will be packed with smartphone launches just like the last week of 2023. Five events are confirmed by the brands and each of them will be hosted by a different company.

Four of these conferences will take place on the same day, i.e., January 4 (Thursday). Three of them will even start at the same time.

Out of all the five confirmed launch events, three of them will be held in India headed by Tecno, Xiaomi, and Vivo. Whereas, the remaining two by OnePlus and Honor will be hosted in China.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the phones coming out in the next few days.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Tecno Pop 8

The Tecno Pop 8 is set to launch in India on January 3 (Wednesday). It is expected to go official at 12 PM IST via press release and social media posts.

The Pop 8 will be powered by a Unisoc T606 chip. It will have a flat frame and its cameras will be arranged in an iPhone Pro-like manner.

The device will come with a 6.6-inch HD+ 90Hz display, a 13MP rear camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging support.

Redmi Note 13 Series

The Redmi Note 13 series is scheduled to launch in India on January 4 (Thursday). The press conference will kickstart at 12 PM IST.

Xiaomi will debut three models, namely Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. As per leaks and teasers, the handsets will be the same as the ones sold in China with a few differences on the the vanilla variant.

The Pro Plus version offers several premium features, like an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a 1.5K 120Hz curved OLED display, a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 camera, and a leather back.

Vivo X100 Series

The Vivo X100 series is planned to launch in India on January 4 (Thursday). The launch event will start at 12 PM IST.

Two devices will be announced, namely Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro. Both phones will be the same as their Chinese counterparts.

The duo is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC and flaunts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz (LTPO) curved OLED display. It features a 50MP primary camera assisted by a 60MP ultrawide unit.  The periscope telephoto camera is a 50MP sensor on the pro and a 64MP sensor on the regular version.

The X100 and X100 Pro are backed by 5,000mAh and 5,400mAh batteries, respectively. The former supports 100W wired charging, whereas the latter supports 120W wired as well as 50W wireless charging.

OnePlus Ace 3

The OnePlus Ace 3 will launch in China on January 4 (Thursday). Its press conference will begin at 2:30 PM local time (GMT+8).

The Ace 3 will look similar to the OnePlus 12. It will flaunt a 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz curved OLED display and house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip.

The device will sport a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera. It will draw energy from a 5,500mAh battery and carry support for 100W charging.

Honor X50 GT

The Honor X50 GT is scheduled to launch in China on January 4. It will be presented at a conference which will start at 7:30 PM local time (GMT+8).

According to leaks and teasers, the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. It will be built around a 6.78-inch flat OLED display offering a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

It will sport a 108MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera. Lastly, it will house a 5,800mAh battery and support 35W charging.

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Vivo is set to introduce its latest X100 series smartphones in the Indian market on January 4, 2024, following their recent launch in China. Ahead of the official release, leaked information regarding the Market Operating Price (MOP) provides a glimpse into what consumers can expect in terms of pricing and storage options.

As per a report from TheTechOutlook, the Vivo X100 will have two storage variants: 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB. The MOP for these configurations is reported to be Rs. 63,999 and Rs. 69,999, respectively, offering users different choices based on their storage needs.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro is expected to be available in a single storage variant: 16GB/512GB. The leaked MOP for this model is Rs. 89,999, positioning it as a premium option.

It’s important to note that these MOP prices may not reflect the final Market Retail Price (MRP), which is likely to be slightly higher. In the meantime, check out the specs and features of these devices.

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro specs:

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro both feature a stunning 6.78-inch curved-OLED LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports up to 3000 nits of brightness and utilizes 2160Hz PWM dimming for enhanced visuals. Under the hood, they are powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset, complemented by LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring efficient performance. Operating on Android 14 with OriginOS 4, these devices offer a seamless and customizable interface.

The front camera of both models is a 32-megapixel sensor, capturing clear and detailed selfies. The rear camera setups differentiate the X100 and X100 Pro. The X100 features a triple-camera arrangement, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 VCS main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto with OIS. Meanwhile, the X100 Pro boasts a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS main camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and a 64-megapixel customized OmniVision OV64B 100mm periscope telephoto with OIS. Both models are equipped with sizable batteries, with the X100 featuring a 5,000mAh battery and 120W charging, while the X100 Pro houses a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities.

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Vivo has already launched the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones, which have some competitive specifications at great price points. Now, the company is preparing for the launch of the Vivo X100 Pro+, which is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2024. There are certain reports that the Vivo X100 Pro+ could make its debut as the Vivo X100 Ultra, similar to the Find X7 Pro, which will launch as the Find X7 Ultra.

A new leak from Digital Chat Station confirms the presence of a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens with a size of 1/1.5″. It offers 4.3x optical zoom with a resolution equivalent to a 10 MP periscope and further stretches to 10x optical zoom. Jointly, it offers a maximum of 200x digital zoom. Along with the Sony LYT-900 50MP primary camera with a large aperture, the new periscope will further enhance the device’s camera prowess. However, there could be a 50MP Sony IMX589 rear ultra-wide lens and a 50MP IMX758 portrait lens.

The same primary camera could debut with the upcoming Oppo Find X7 series and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Furthermore, the Vivo X100 Pro+ is expected to launch with a Samsung E7 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC coupled with support for two-way satellite communication. The smartphone will launch a Bundling 5400 mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging support. It will run Origin OS 4, based on Android 14.

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro Specifications

Additionally, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are launched globally with a 6.78-inch curved-OLED LTPO display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports 2160 Hz PWM dimming and up to 3000 nits of brightness. Both smartphones feature a Dimensity 9300 SoC, LPDRR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage.

In terms of connectivity, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro come with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C (USB 3.2), NFC, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor. Vivo X100 houses a 5000 mAh battery with 120W charging, while the Vivo X100 Pro features a 5400 mAh battery with 100W wired charging.

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In November, Vivo introduced the Vivo X100 series of smartphones in the Chinese market. The brand recently announced the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro for the global market but did not disclose its pricing and availability. It seems that Malaysia will be the first market outside of China to receive the X100 series. The microsite available on Vivo Malaysia’s website has verified its launch date for the Malaysian market.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro Malaysia launch date

As can be seen in the above screenshot, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro will debut at 3 pm (local time) Jan. 3 in Malaysia. It is likely that Indian and some Southeast Asian markets will also receive the X100 series soon after the Malaysian launch.

Vivo has already confirmed that the Vivo X100 will arrive in two options, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage in the global market. The X100 Pro will come in a sole 16 GB RAM + 512 GB version. Both phones will be sold in Startrail Blue and Asteroid Black color variants.

While the X100 series gears up for the Malaysia launch, both models have appeared in the NBTC certification today, indicating it is heading to Thailand soon.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are equipped with a 6.78-inch curved-OLED LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and up to 3000 nits of brightness. The Dimensity 9300 chipset powers both phones with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and Android 14 with OriginOS 4. Both devices have a 32-megapixel front camera.

Distinguishing the models, the X100’s rear camera setup features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 VCS main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto with OIS. It houses a 5,000mAh battery supporting 120W charging.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro comes with a rear camera configuration consisting of a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS main camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide with a 150-degree FOV, and a 64-megapixel customized OmniVision OV64B 100mm periscope telephoto with OIS. It is powered by the Vivo V3 chip and features a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

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Vivo has recently introduced its most recent flagship series—the vivo X100 Series in the global market.

Now, the most anticipated smartphone series is heading towards the Indian region.

Recently, the brand has released a new teaser of the upcoming Vivo X100 Series in India, which hints that the product is launching in the region very soon. Moreover, the landing page of the products has also appeared on the e-commerce site, revealing its availability on Flipkart.

Vivo X100 Series Specifications

To recap, common characteristics across the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro include a 6.78-inch curved-OLED LTPO display with up to 3000 nits of brightness, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and 1.5K resolution.

The X100 series, which runs on Android 14 with OriginOS 4, has optical in-display fingerprint sensors, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0. It is outfitted with the Dimensity 9300 processor. Wireless 7 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C (USB 3.2), NFC, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor are among the connectivity choices.

The X100 series features a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies. The phones are water and dust-resistant, with an IP68 designation, and have two stereo speakers.

To differentiate the two variants, the X100 has a rear camera configuration that consists of a 50MP Sony IMX920 VCS primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens with a 150-degree field of view, and a 50MP periscope telephoto using OIS.

While, the X100 Pro has a rear camera setup that consists of a 64MP customized OmniVision OV64B 100mm periscope telephoto with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide with a 150-degree field of view, and a 50MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS primary camera.

It weighs 225 grams, measures 164.05 x 75.28 x 8.91 mm, and is powered by the Vivo V3 processor. It also includes a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities.

It weighs 206 grams and has dimensions of 164.05 x 75.19 x 8.49 mm. It has a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 120W.

The company has not disclosed any information about its launch date for the Indian region. However, we expect the launch of the product by mid-January of 2024 in India.

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Vivo has introduced the X100 and X100 Pro in the global market, marking the debut of the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset in markets outside of China. However, specific market availability and pricing for the X100 and X100 Pro remain unconfirmed by the brand.. Here is a look at the specifications and configurations of the X100 series for the global market.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro specifications

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro share common features, including a 6.78-inch curved-OLED LTPO display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and up to 3000 nits of brightness. Equipped with the Dimensity 9300 chipset, the X100 series offers LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0, they run on Android 14 with OriginOS 4 and feature optical in-display fingerprint sensors. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C (USB 3.2), NFC, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor. For selfies, the X100 series has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The phones boast dual stereo speakers and carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

Distinguishing the models, the Vivo X100 is equipped with a rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 VCS main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto with OIS. It features a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, measuring 164.05 x 75.19 x 8.49mm and weighing 206 grams.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro features a rear camera configuration with a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS main camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide with a 150-degree FOV, and a 64-megapixel customized OmniVision OV64B 100mm periscope telephoto with OIS. It is powered by the Vivo V3 chip, has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and measures 164.05 x 75.28 x 8.91mm, weighing 225 grams.

In China, the Vivo X100 starts at 3,999 Yuan (~$562) and the X100 Pro at 4,999 Yuan (~$703). While global pricing hasn’t been revealed, Vivo confirmed both phones will be available in a 16GB RAM + 512GB storage option, alongside color choices like Startrail Blue and Asteroid Black. The X100 will also come in a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

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The Vivo X100 series was officially announced in China just last month. The company recently revealed the date for the flagship lineup’s global debut, but now, a new report has hinted that the X100 series could be launching in India next month.

Vivo X100 series may launch in India in January 2024

The news arrives from an exclusive 91Mobiles report. Vivo X100 series of high end devices is set to launch in India in early January 2024. Sources close to the matter added that both the X100 and X100 Pro are expected to be launched in the region. Another interesting aspect revealed in the fresh report includes a new camera feature. The Vivo X100 series will feature an exclusive sun shot feature that is powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence).

To elaborate, the camera mode will allow users to capture the brilliance of the sun during sunset and sunrise, with AI algorithms helping bring out the depth and color accuracy of the picture being taken. For those unaware, the global launch for the Vivo X100 lineup is set for 14th December 2023. It is worth noting that the X100 and X100 Pro were announced in China, but the X100 Pro+ model’s release appears to be postponed at the moment.

Talking about the X100 and X100 Pro, both devices sport a tall 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and 3000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the smartphones are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC which is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The base model is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack with 120W fast wired fast charging report, while the Pro variant is powered by a larger 5,400mAh battery pack that offers 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

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Vivo was the first to launch their X100 series smartphone with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip. Back in November, they released two models — the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro — both of which are impressive in performance and camera. But the big question was: when would they launch globally?

Global Vivo X100 series launch date revealed

It seems we might have the answer, thanks to a slip-up on Vivo’s global website. A webpage is now live on their website featuring the Vivo X100 series with a “coming soon” message. Clicking it leads to a page mentioning a global launch date of December 14th. We expect both X100 models to be available then.

However, the website also mentions a pre-order date of November 24th. This seems inaccurate, as that date has already passed and Vivo hasn’t announced any pre-orders yet. Additionally, no details about the sale date have been revealed.

Specifications

To recap, both the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. They are also IP68-certified dust and water-resistant.

Both phones have a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle unit. The regular version also has a 64MP telephoto lens, while the Pro version has a 50MP telephoto lens, both featuring 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. Moreover, they come with a 32MP selfie snapper and Vivo’s proprietary V3 imaging chip.

As aforementioned, the Vivo X100 series is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 SoC, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB UFS 4 storage. The standard and pro models have 5,000 and 5,400mAh batteries with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively. The X100 Pro also supports 50W wireless charging. Likewise, they ship with OriginOS 4-based Android 14.

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A new generation of flagship Android smartphones have arrived clad with the latest and greatest processors. And so, AnTuTu has officially released its November 2023 list of the top-performing devices. While some entries on the list were expected, there are a few surprises packed in as well.

AnTuTu Top 10 (by performance) in November 2023:

1. Red Magic 9 Pro+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB+512GB): 2,188,631
2. Vivo X100 (Dimensity 9300, 16GB+1TB): 2,184,153
3. iQOO 12 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB+1TB): 2,174,484
4. iQOO 12 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB+1TB): 2,141,004
5. vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300, 16GB+1TB): 2,109,880
6. Xiaomi 14 Pro (SD8 Gen 3, 16GB+512GB): 2,006,861
7. Xiaomi 14 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB+512GB): 2,004,263
8. iQOO 11S (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16GB+512GB): 1,647,756
9. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro (SD8 Gen 2, 24GB+1TB): 1,642,418
10. Vivo X90 Pro+ (SD8 Gen 2, 12GB+512GB): 1,629,535

It comes as no surprise that the recently launched Red Magic 9 Pro+ has taken the performance crown with 2,188,631 points since performance is kind of the bread and butter of the brand. The phone comes equipped with the beefiest cooling system on the list that gives more headroom to squeeze out more performance without throttling due to heat.

That being said, the most surprising thing on this list is the Dimensity 9300 clad Vivo X100 capturing the second spot with 2,184,153 points. The difference between it and the X100 and the Red Magic 9 Pro+ is just around 4500 points, which people familiar with the AnTuTu benchmark know is almost nothing. It makes us wonder if Red Magic decided to release a Dimensity 9300 version of the Red Magic 9 series device, what the performance on it be like.

Moving on to the third position, the iQOO 12 has also shown impressive performance achieving an average of 2,174,484 points. iQOO is also known for making performance-oriented devices with top-notch cooling systems so it is no surprise that the device can push the processor to its limits without running into heating issues.

The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, previously holding the top two positions last month, have now surpassed the 2 million point mark this month. While this marks an improvement from their performance in the previous month, they have now slid down to the 6th and 7th positions. The enhanced performance is likely attributed to refinements, possibly overlooked in the rush to claim the title of the first smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. We can expect the performance to improve even more in the coming days.

The last three positions are currently occupied by the iQOO 11S, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro, and the Vivo X90 Pro+, all of which use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. With the launch of the OnePlus 12 and other flagships on the horizon, we can expect a couple of these devices to vanish from the December top 10 list.

Speaking of the OnePlus 12, the brand boldly declares that the device could hit an impressive 2,333,033 points, placing it in the running for the AnTuTu performance crown. However, the real litmus test is consistency. All eyes are on December 5 to discern if this claimed performance is a one-time showstopper or a sustained feat. Here’s the OnePlus 12 roundup to fill you in on everything known about the device so far.

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Earlier this month, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro smartphones in China. These are the world’s first phones to feature the Dimensity 9300 chipset. The brand is now said to be working on the global launch of the X100 series. It appears that its arrival could not be far away, as both devices have been approved by the Bluetooth SIG certification platform.

Vivo X100 series Bluetooth SIG certified

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro available in the Chinese market have V2309A and V2334A model numbers, respectively. As can be seen in the above screengrab, the Vivo X100 heading to the global market has the V2308 model code, whereas the X100 Pro has the V2309 model code.

The listings indicate the global versions of the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro have support for Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. It is probable that the X100 series variants available in China will also be offered on the global market.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro specifications

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro feature a 6.78-inch curved-edge OLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 9300-powered devices are available with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x / LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The X100 has a 4,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging, whereas the X100 Pro has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The X100 series ships with OriginOS 4-based Android 14. The global version of the X100 duo will have the FunTouch OS 14 UI. The X100 and X100 Pro are equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera. The standard model has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary camera with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The Pro variant’s rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel IMX989 main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The series is available with a starting price of 3,999 Yuan (~$565) in China.

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The Vivo X100 series was recently announced as the company’s latest flagship smartphones and it appears to be a smashing hit already. During the first sales, the brand saw record breaking sales figures in the home market of China.

Vivo X100 series exceed 1 billion Yuan in first sales in China

The Chinese tech giant unveiled the highly anticipated X100 lineup earlier this month. For those unaware, the Vivo X100 lineup consists of the base X100 and the X100 Pro. In an official image poster, the brand shared that the first sales of the X100 series were quite successful. Beating the X90 series and any other Vivo phones, the X100 lineup surpassed 1 billion Yuan (roughly 140 million US Dollars) in first sales across all the channels. This clearly hints at its blockbuster reception in the region.

The Vivo X100 has a starting price tag of 3,999 Yuan (roughly 561 US Dollars), while the X100 Pro starts from 4,999 Yuan (roughly 701 US Dollars). These devices boast top notch specs and features. On the front, the two devices sport a tall 6.78-inch LTPO OLED displays, 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, they are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC, which is paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

A highlight aspect of these devices is the camera setup. The X100 Pro offers a 50-megapixel VCS bionic primary camera, which is paired with a 64 MP Zeiss telephoto shooter, and a 50 MP ultra wide angle lens. Meanwhile, the X100 Pro comes with a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS primary sensor that is paired with a 50-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto shooter, and a 50 MP ultra wide angle lens.

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At an event held in China today, Vivo has unveiled its latest-generation flagship X100 series smartphones along with a new smartwatch. The X100 lineup comprises the standard and pro models. These arrive as the successors to the last year’s X90 series with notable upgrades. The X100 duo share the same design language. The standard and pro models are quite similar to each other apart from a few differences. Read on to know what the smartphones offer out of the box.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro specifications and features

Both the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro have a slim profile and a protruding circular camera module on the rear. Both phones feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with curved edges bearing a 1.5K resolution, an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The devices are equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Vivo X100 duo are also IP68-certified dust and water-resistant.

On the imaging front, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro’s triple rear camera setup consists of a 50MP OIS-enabled main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle unit, and a 64MP (50MP on Pro) telephoto lens with 3x optical and 100x digtial zoom. The super telephoto camera uses the ZEISS-certified Vario -APO-Sonar lens. Up front, the smartphones have a 32MP selfie snapper. There is Vivo’s proprietary V3 imaging chip for enhanced photography capabilities and recording 4K videos.

Under the hood, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 SoC. They are the first phones to feature LPDDR5T RAM technology (only limited to the top-end variant) up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4 storage. The standard and pro models are backed by 5,000 and 5,400mAh battery units with support for 120W and 100W wired charging respectively. The X100 Pro also supports 50W wireless charging. Software-wise, the devices ship with OriginOS 4-based Android 14 out of the box. 

Connectivity options on the Vivo X100 duo include USB-C Gen 3.2 port, WiFi-7, 5G, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro pricing and availability

The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are offered in Star Trail Blue, Sunset Orange, White Moonlight, and Cheyne Black color options. The X100 starts at CNY 3,999 (~$550) for the 12GB + 256GB variant and CNY 4,299 ( ~$589) for the 16GB + 256GB option. The 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB options of the device are priced at CNY 4,599 (~$630) and CNY 4,999 (~$685) respectively. The 16GB + 1TB with LPDDR5T RAM technology carries a price tag of CNY 5,099 (~$699).

The same configurations of the Vivo X100 Pro, are priced at CNY 4,999 (~$700), CNY 5,299 (~$726), CNY 5,499 (~$800), and CNY 5,999 (~$822) respectively. 

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Vivo is scheduled to unveil the Vivo X100, X100 Pro, and the Vivo Watch 3 in China today at 7pm local time. However, it’s worth noting that recent information leaked on Weibo discloses the prices of these products, but the accuracy of these prices remains uncertain, so it is advisable to digest the leak with a pinch of salt.

Vivo X100 series, Vivo Watch 3 prices leaked

As can be seen, a leaked document has revealed the variants and prices of the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro. As per the leak, the Vivo X 100 will be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~Rs 46,320; ~$550) for the 12GB+256GB version to 4,699 Yuan (~Rs 54,460; ~$650) for the 16GB+512GB variant.

Meanwhile, the Vivo X100 Pro could start at 4,999 Yuan (~Rs 57,900; ~$700) for the 12GB+256GB model, going up to 5,699 Yuan (~Rs 66,000; ~$800) for the 16GB+512GB version. As reports have revealed, the X100 Pro will come in shade, such as Star Trail Blue, Sunset Orange, White Moonlight, and Cheyne Black. It appears that the X100 will be also available in these shades.

Additionally, the leak suggests the Vivo Watch 3 might be priced at 1,299 Yuan (~Rs 15,050; ~$180).

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro will debut today as the world’s first phone with the Dimensity 9300 chipset onboard. Both will debut as the first smartphones to come equipped with the latest LDDR5T RAM technology. In addition, along with the recently announced iQOO 12 series, the Vivo X100 lineup will be the first phone from the brand to come with the newest OriginOS 4-based Android 14.

The global launch of the Vivo X100 series may take place in the first half of 2024. The X100 Pro+, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 onboard, is expected to debut in Q1 2024. The Pro+ will likely remain exclusive to the Chinese market.

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Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its flagship X100 series smartphones on November 13 in China. Ahead of the official launch, pre-orders for the vanilla X100 model have been live in China, and the response seems to be overwhelming. 

According to a recent report from Wall Street (Chinese Publication), over 1 million units of the smartphone have been reserved in just seven days. This makes it the first-ever X-series smartphone in Vivo’s history to achieve such a high pre-reservation volume.

To reiterate, these pre-order figures are only for the standard X100 model, and not the X100 Pro. The X100’s 12GB/256GB variant is priced at CNY 3,999 (approximately $546), while its Pro counterpart, also with 12GB/256GB storage, is rumored to cost CNY 5,999 (approximately $813).

In terms of specifications, the X100 is expected to feature a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset coupled with LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. 

Vivo has been actively teasing camera samples of the smartphone, and it is expected to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary sensor with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope zoom lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and 100x digital zoom. 

For a more comprehensive overview of the Vivo X100 series, please refer to our dedicated story.

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Vivo is gearing up to launch its flagship X100 series and the Watch 3 in China next week. The X100 lineup is expected to comprise a standard, pro, and pro plus models. Details about the upcoming smartphones have been doing the rounds of the rumor mill. Now, ahead of the launch, the global variants of the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro have surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listings also hint at the launch of the devices outside the China market. 

Vivo X100, X100 Pro spotted on Geekbench

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are listed with model numbers V2308 and V2309 respectively on the benchmarking database. The listings mention a motherboard with model number k6989v1_64 and it comprises two cores at 2GHz, three cores at 2.85GHz, a prime core ticking at 3.25GHz. This corresponds to MediaTek’s recently announced Dimensity 9300 chipset on both phones. The X100 is listed with 12GB RAM whereas the X100 Pro is spotted with 16GB RAM onboard. The Vivo X100 duo will ship with Android 14 OS out of the box. 

In the Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core test results, the Vivo X100 scores 891 and 3,573 points respectively. On the other hand, the X100 Pro registers scores of 2,254 and 7,608 points respectively. 

A recent official commercial of the Vivo X100 series confirmed a protruding circular camera module featuring ZEISS APO lens on the back panel. The upcoming offerings are also confirmed to feature a V3 imaging chipset and Dimensity 9300 under the hood. The X100 series is teased to be available in blue, white, black, and orange color options. 

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Only a handful of smartphones are expected to launch in the coming days. All of them will be from the same brand and part of the same lineup.

The brand we are talking about is Vivo. It will be unveiling its next-gen flagship smartphones under the X series.

There will be three devices in the family. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Vivo X100 Series

The Vivo X100 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 13. It will be announced at a conference that will begin at 7 PM GMT+8. The event will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese streaming platforms.

Just like previous generations, the lineup will consist of three phones. They will be officially called Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X100 Pro Plus.

The vanilla and pro models will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset and will share most of the specs. The notable difference between the two will be the presence of a 50MP 4.3x periscope zoom camera on the pro variant as opposed to a 64MP 3x telephoto shooter on the standard version.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro Plus will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It will also arrive with the industry’s first LPDDR5T RAM. Finally, it is expected to sport a Sony LYT-900 main camera.

You can learn more about these handsets here.

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Vivo will unveil the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro smartphones on Nov. 13 in China. The rumor mill has been leaking the key specifications of the X100 duo in bits and pieces. In a new leak, tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the camera specifications of both smartphones. Here is a look at what to expect from the cameras on both devices.

Vivo X100, X100 Pro camera specifications (rumored)

According to the tipster, the Vivo X100 Pro is expected to feature a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an aperture of F/1.75. It will also have a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with an aperture of F/2.0 and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS, 4.3x zoom, and an aperture of F/2.5. Additionally, the X100 Pro will support 8K video recording.

On the other hand, the Vivo X100 will sport a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and an aperture of F/1.6. It will also have a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with an aperture of F/2.0 and a 64-megapixel 3X telephoto camera with OIS and an aperture of F/2.6.

As per other reports, the X100 and X100 Pro will have Sony IMX920 and IMX989 primary cameras, respectively. Both phones are expected to have a Samsung JN1 lens for ultra-wide shots and an OmniVision OV64B camera for periscope telephoto shots. As can be seen above, the tipster has also shared a GIF to give a good look at the camera module of the Vivo X100 series.

The X100 and X100 Pro will have an identical rear camera module. However, one notable distinction between the two is the crescent design placement. On the X100 Pro, this crescent design is situated towards the bottom of the device. In contrast, the standard X100 model features the crescent design positioned on the right side.

The X100 and X100 Pro will feature the Dimensity 9300 chipset and will start at 3,999 Yuan (~$549).

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The Vivo X100 series is the brand’s latest generation of flagship smartphones. As we get closer to the official announcement, here’s a detailed roundup of all the rumors and leaks we have covered over the past few weeks. This should offer you a good idea of what to expect from the upcoming X100, X100 Pro, and X100 Pro+ models.

Vivo X100 Series: Design & Display

Since these are high end devices, the Vivo X100 lineup will launch with a premium design. In our previous report, we covered both leaked and official teaser image posters that revealed the color options of the X100 lineup. These images reveal not just the colors but the design of the upcoming smartphones as well. The X100 Pro models is set to launch in four color options, namely Star Trail Blue, Sunset Orange, White Moonlight, and Cheyne Black. The rear panel of the orange variant will include faux leather, while the others feature a glass back panel.

A large circular camera island can be seen at the back, which houses the multiple cameras. The X100 Pro series is expected to have curved edges. On the front, the Vivo X100 is rumored to sport a 6.79-inch AMOLED display that offers 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The higher end Pro and Pro+ variants are rumored to feature the same display size, with curved edges being the main distinction. All three models will house a center aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera.

Specifications

While the devices will likely appear similar from the outside, the internals are where the differences start surfacing. Under the hood, the base X100 and X100 Pro models are expected to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC. However, a recent GeekBench sighting hinted that the X100 Pro could arrive in a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant, although this is highly unlikely. Lastly, the top end X100 Pro+ variant will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Interestingly, these smartphones will be the first to feature LPDDR5T RAM. This memory promises to offer 13 percent faster performance over the LPDDR5X modules.

The X100 and X100 Pro will launch with at least one model that offers 12GB RAM, while the X100 Pro+ will top out with a whopping 24GB of memory and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. These could offer virtual RAM expansion support as well. A large 5,000mAh battery pack is expected to power the base model, while the Pro variants may pack a 5,400mAh battery. The lineup will offer 120W fast charging support, with the Pro models expected to offer 50W wireless fast charging as well. Vivo’s X100 phones would run on Android 14 OS based OriginOS 4 custom skin out of the box.

Camera

The Vivo X100 is expected to offer a triple camera setup that consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary sensor (OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope zoom lens (OIS, 3x optical zoom, and 100x digital zoom). On the other hand, the X100 Pro will offer a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 sensor primary sensor, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra wide angle lens, and a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B telephoto sensor.

Lastly, the Vivo X100 Pro+ features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 primary sensor as well, which is paired with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultra wide angle lens, and a 50-megapixel IMX758 portrait sensor, and a 200-megapixel Samsung HP3 periscopic telephoto sensor with 10x optical zoom. Notably, a recent report hints that the X100 Pro+ is tipped to feature a 1-inch LYT-900 primary camera. All three models are rumored to house a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls and include Zeiss-certified Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for the periscope lens. To improve the photography experience, the X100 Pro models will also feature Vivo’s self developed V3 image sensor chipset.

Launch Date and Pricing

On JD.com (a Chinese e-commerce website), the Vivo X100 will have a starting price tag of 3,999 Yuan (roughly 547 US Dollars). This variant offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. As per official notes, the Vivo X100 series will be unveiled in China on 13th November 2023. Vivo is expected to launch its flagship smartphones in the global market as well, although it is unclear which model will be released overseas.

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Vivo is set to launch its X100 series of smartphones in China on November 13. The company has been teasing the launch for a while now and has now shared a commercial teaser on Weibo that gives a glimpse of the design and key features of the upcoming devices.

The promotional video highlights the X100 Pro’s key specs, including the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset. This makes it the first smartphone in the world to feature this chip. Another first for the device is the Zeiss APO super-telephoto lens, which promises to deliver superior image quality, especially in low-light conditions.

Additionally, the X100 Pro will also feature Vivo’s self-developed V3 image chip, which is designed to improve camera performance. The company has shared a few camera samples from the Vivo X100 series, which show promising results.

The Vivo X100 series will be available in four colors: black, white, blue, and orange. The base variant of the Vivo X100, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, will be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$549). This is the same starting price as the Xiaomi 14 series, which was launched in China last month.

In related news, the Vivo X100 Pro+ is expected to launch in Q1 2024 and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The company will also launch the Vivo Watch 3 on November 13th, along with the X100 and X100 Pro.

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Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo X100 series flagship smartphones on November 13. Ahead of the launch, a live image of the smartphone has surfaced online.

A Weibo user named 你老徐a recently shared a photo of the Vivo X100. The picture only shows the back of the phone. The blue back panel has unique curved patterns on the back, likely inspired by the night sky. It has a big round camera area with Zeiss branding, and there’s a flash next to it. The phone looks comfortable to hold with its curved corners.

We have already seen the camera samples of the X100 revealed in a recent report. Additionally, the phone also performs quite well in benchmarks like Geekbench and AnTuTu.

According to previous reports, the vanilla Vivo X100 will feature an f/1.57 primary camera, which could be the Sony IMX920 or a Lytia LYT-8xx sensor. Additionally, the device is expected to have a 64MP Omnivision OV64B telephoto camera onboard as well. It is also said to have a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultra-wide sensor on the back. While the Pro model will likely feature a similar camera setup, but with a 200MP primary camera.

Both devices are also likely to feature Zeiss Vario-Tessar (T*) lenses along with Vivo’s V3 image signal processor (ISP). While the vanilla variant is all but confirmed to feature a Dimensity 9300 SoC, reports about the Pro model are quite questionable. As per a recent Geekbench listing, the X100 Pro has the old Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip onboard. However, it is likely that the brand will launch the smartphone with either the Dimensity 9300 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

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Like every major smartphone OEM, Vivo is also planning to debut a new generation of flagship smartphones soon. This time, it will be called the Vivo X100 series and is scheduled to debut on November 13th in China. Ahead of its launch, the Vivo X100 has appeared on Geekbench revealing some key details.

Vivo X100 powered by Dimensity 9300

The Vivo X100, identifiable by the model number “V2309A,” will run Android 14 out of the box, with the Chinese version expected to incorporate the new Origin OS 4.

Under the hood, the phone is equipped with a motherboard identified as “k6989v1_64,” built on ARMv8 architecture. The processor is an octa-core system-on-chip (SoC) with a configuration of four cores running at 2GHz, three cores operating at 2.85GHz, and one high-performance core clocked at 3.25GHz. This SoC is none other than the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, a flagship-grade processor, and it comes paired with a Mali-G720-Immortalis MC12 GPU.

The listing also confirms that the Vivo X100 will feature 12GB of RAM, though it’s expected that the device will offer various RAM and storage configurations. Moving on to the benchmark results, the device has managed to score 1642 points in the single-core test and 7199 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. It’s worth noting that the multi-core score of the smartphone is unusually high.

Previously, the smartphone was also spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark with a mind-blowing score of 2,249,858 points, which is significantly higher than the Xiaomi 14 series which features the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. A recent leak has also revealed that the smartphone will debut with a new Sony camera sensor.

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Vivo is gearing up to launch its flagship X100 series smartphone in China on November 13. The company has already begun teasing the launch on Weibo, and has now shared a new teaser and camera samples of the X100 series.

The new teaser shows the X100 Pro in a Sunset Orange Peel color variant with a leather back and a golden hue frame. This is in addition to the Starry Blue variant teased earlier with a glass back.

The company also shared a set of camera samples from the X100 and X100 Pro smartphones. The samples show the phones’ optical zoom and their telephoto macro camera capabilities. 

According to reports, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro will be equipped with a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B telephoto camera, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens, and either a Sony IMX920 primary camera (X100) or a Sony IMX989 main camera (X100 Pro).

Both phones will also be powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset and LPDDR5T RAM. They are expected to offer up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage.

The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are expected to feature a 6.78-inch OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The X100 will pack a 5,100mAh battery with 120W fast charging, whereas the X100 Pro will have a larger 5,400mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

The Vivo X100 series is expected to start at 3,999 Yuan (~$546).

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Vivo is gearing up to launch its X100 series flagship smartphones on November 13 in China. Ahead of the launch, reliable tipster Digital Chat Statio (DCS) has revealed some key details about the vanilla X100’s camera.

Vivo X100 Camera Details

According to the tipster, the Vivo X100 will feature a triple rear camera system led by a Sony IMX920 sensor with a large aperture of f/1.57. It will be joined by an ultrawide sensor and a periscope tele-macro lens with an f/2.57 aperture and a 3x optical zoom.

The setup will also cover a wide range of focal lengths, from 15mm to 70mm. This will allow users to take a variety of shots, from landscapes to close-ups.

Interestingly, while the X100 Pro is rumored to feature the new Vario-Apo-Sonnar lenses, the vanilla X100 will likely keep the Vario-Tessar lenses, as DCS says the phone is branded as such.

The tipster also mentioned that the “Sony IMX920” is an internal reference model name and that Sony is currently emphasizing its Lytia brand name. Thus, the final marketing name of the IMX920 may be in the “LYT8xx series”.

Other key specifications revealed by Digital Chat Station include a 1.5K BOE-centered single-hole curved screen with short-focus optical fingerprint support for enhanced security.

It will likely be a 6.78-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Likewise, the device will be powered by a Dimensity 9300 processor with up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

As for the pricing, a recent listing on a Chinese e-commerce platform suggests that the Vivo X100 is expected to carry a starting price of 3,999 CNY (~$546) in China. We will learn more about the device when it launches next week.

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Vivo has finally confirmed the launch date of the Vivo X100 series. The brand released the below poster to reveal that the photography-focused flagships, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro, will be announced at 7 pm (local time) on Nov. 13 in China. The Vivo Watch 3 will also be unveiled alongside the Vivo X100 series. 

Vivo X100 series, Vivo Watch 3 launch date

The Vivo X100 series will feature the Dimensity 9300, which is expected to debut through MediaTek’s launch event that will take place on Nov. 6. The X100, which bears the V2309A model number, was recently benchmarked on AnTuTu with an impressive score of 2,249,858. The X100 and X100 Pro will be the first smartphones to feature LPDDRT5 RAM, which promises 13 percent improved performance over LPDDR5x RAM, which is available on almost all the recent flagship phones.

This score is higher than upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered flagships, such as the Realme GT 5 Pro, OnePlus 12, and Xiaomi 14 (already launched), that were spotted with respective scores, such as 2,229,696, 2,110,808, and 1,992,387 points on AnTuTu. The X100 Pro+, which will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, is expected to debut in Q1 2024.

The Vivo X100 series will come preloaded with the all-new OriginOS 4-based Android 14. Shown below is an official image that showcases the rear design of the Vivo X100. The X100 series is also confirmed to feature the Zeiss-certified Vario-APO-Sonnar lens, which is designed for periscope telephoto photography.  The lineup is likely to carry a starting price of 3,999 Yuan (~$546), similar to the Xiaomi 14 series.

The Vivo Watch 3 is also scheduled to launch alongside the X100 series. The brand has confirmed that it will run on the newly developed Blue OS, which will come with its own app store and offer unlimited watch face support through generative AI. It is the world’s first operating system to be written in the Rust programming language. Additionally, Blue OS has been touted as the world’s first operating system to build the system framework using the Rust programming language.

Shown above are some of the images of the Vivo Watch 3, which was showcased at the recent Vivo Developers Conference (VDC) in China.

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Vivo is preparing to launch its new flagship series, the Vivo X100, later this month. The promotional campaign for this series is already underway as Vivo X100 Pro’s design was revealed today by Vivo’s product manager, Han Boxiao.

Vivo X100 Pro Official Render

The device boasts a distinctive blue ripple glass back and a camera module that draws inspiration from celestial elements, resembling the sun, moon, and stars against a starry sky backdrop. This design has garnered widespread acclaim, with many considering it the most beautiful flagship smartphone of the year. The X100 Pro’s aesthetic theme is reminiscent of a galaxy, and it has been confirmed that this model is indeed the Vivo X100 Pro.

One of the significant upgrades in the X100 Pro is its camera setup, featuring a larger and more centrally positioned module with T* lens coating and Zeiss branding. It includes a low-light submersible telephoto macro lens. The smartphone is reported to offer impressive camera specifications, including a 12-megapixel IMX663 ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens from OmniVision. In terms of battery life, the device is expected to pack a robust 5400mAh battery, supporting both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

According to a previous Digital Chat Station leak, Vivo plans to launch the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro in three color variants, which include orange, white, and blue models. The white and blue versions come with a glass back panel, while the orange variant features faux leather on the rear. Additionally, leaked image posters suggest the existence of a black variant with a leather back panel.

The standard X100 model has gained attention for its AnTuTu benchmark scores, showcasing the Dimensity 9300 processor, 16GB LPDDR5T RAM, and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It’s also expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and a new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for advanced telephoto capabilities.

Contrary to some leaks, the X100 Pro was spotted on GeekBench with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and 12GB of RAM. The GeekBench scores indicate strong performance, aligning with the flagship status of the phone.

Vivo has already initiated pre-orders for the X100 series, briefly appearing on JD.com before being taken down. The starting price for the 12GB+256GB version is set at 3999 yuan ($546), suggesting that it will be competitively priced in the market. As the pre-order interface has been temporarily removed, potential buyers are eagerly awaiting the official release and availability of the device. The series is expected to be announced on November 17th in China.

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Vivo is set to launch its highly anticipated Vivo X100 series soon. The lineup is expected to include two new devices—the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro—with the X100 Pro+ possibly following in early 2024. Now, a recent listing on the Chinese e-commerce platform, Jingdong Mall (JD.com) has revealed the price of the baseline Vivo X100.

According to the listing, the 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM version of the device will cost 3999 yuan (~ USD 547 / Rs. 45,500).

The Vivo X100 is rumored to be powered by the latest Dimensity 9300 chip, and a recent AnTuTu benchmark listing suggests that it will also have 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device is also expected to run Android 14 out of the box with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 14 skin on top.

For optics, the Vivo X100 is expected to have a triple-camera setup with a Vario-APO-Sonnar Zeiss lens for periscope telephoto photography. Likewise, the smartphone is tipped to launch in three color variants—Orange, White, and Blue.

The release date for the Vivo X100 series has not been announced yet, but Vivo is expected to launch the smartphone in November.

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A lot more smartphones are expected to launch in November compared to October. A handful of brands have already either confirmed or hinted at their upcoming releases.

The star products are flagships from Chinese brands. They will feature the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which made its global debut inside the Xiaomi 14 series.

There will be some budget models from multiple brands as well. But they are not so interesting as they won’t bring anything new to the entry-level segment.

At least 12 brands are anticipated to release new phones next month. The list includes Lava, iQOO, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, Redmi, Poco, Samsung, Honor, Infinix, and Tecno.

Let’s check out these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones in November 2023

Lava Blaze 2 5G

The Lava Blaze 2 5G is set to launch in India on November 2 (Thursday). It will be announced in a YouTube livestream at 12 PM IST.

Thanks to official teasers and leaks, we know a few things about this device. It will sport a slightly boxy design and a circular camera module with a ring LED light for notifications.

The phone is tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is expected to start around ₹9000-₹10000 and will be available in three colors (black, blue, and purple).

iQOO 12 Series

The iQOO 12 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 7 (Tuesday). It will be unveiled at an event that will begin at 7 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.

The lineup consists of two models, namely iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro. They will bring a new design and updated specs.

As per leaks and teasers, both of them will be almost identical. They will arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 50MP (OV50H) + 50 MP (JN1 ultrawide) + 64MP (OV64B 3x) triple camera system, dual stereo speakers, and 120W wired charging.

The pro model will flaunt a curved display with 2K resolution compared to a flat and brighter (3000 nits) display on the vanilla variant. The former will also support wireless charging.

Oppo A2

The Oppo A2 will be announced in China on November 11 (Saturday). Going by the leaks and teasers, the device will likely be the same as the recently released Oppo A79 5G.

The phone will come with a 7.99mm thin body and weigh 193g. It will be fitted with a 6.72-inch centered punch-hole FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD).

Further, the handset will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will feature a 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The Oppo A2 will be available in Ice Crystal Purple, Clear Wave Green, and Quiet Sea Black color options.

Vivo X100 Series

The Vivo X100 series is rumored to go official in China on November 17 (Friday). The lineup is expected to include three devices, such as Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X100 Pro Plus.

As per teasers and leaks, the series will come with a  new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for a periscope zoom camera. This feature could be exclusive to the Pro Plus model, which is also said to come with LPDDR5T RAM.

All three phones are anticipated to house different chipsets. The top-end Pro Plus will likely feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as compared to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip inside the pro version. Whereas, the vanilla variant will be powered by a Dimensity 9300 chipset.

Like their predecessors, the handsets will be available in glass and leather finishes.

Realme GT 5 Pro

The Realme GT 5 Pro is expected to launch in China in November. As the name suggests, it will be the brand’s next-gen flagship smartphone.

The handset has been confirmed to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Thanks to leaks, we also know most of its other specs.

The device will arrive with a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved display, a 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto)  +  8MP (ultrawide) triple camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, a 10,000mm² cooling system, and an IP rating,

Finally, it is said to be backed by a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 could launch in China by the end of November or in December. A lot about it is out via official teasers and leaks.

Unsurprisingly, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It will flaunt a 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED display. This centered punch-hole curved screen will offer a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, a 1Hz-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 0.35 JNCD, 2600 nits peak brightness level, and a DisplayMate A+ rating.

Further, the handset is expected to come with a 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 64MP (3x periscope) triple camera system, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage,an  alert slider, and an IR blaster,

Last but not least, it will draw energy from a 5,400mAh battery and support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Redmi K70 Series

The Redmi K70 series might go official in November. The lineup is anticipated to include three models — a vanilla version and two pro variants.

One of the pros will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the second one will house a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. But both of them will carry support for 120W wired charging.

On the other hand, the standard version is tipped to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Unfortunately, not much is known about these smartphones as of writing this article.

Redmi 13C and Poco C65

The Redmi 13C may be released in November. Almost everything about it is out via multiple leaks.

The device will arrive with a 6.74-inch dewdrop notched 90Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G85 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support over USB Type-C port.

It will also come with a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi 13C will be also sold as Poco C65 in some markets. This phone could also debut in November.

Samsung Galaxy A15

Samsung might debut its next-gen affordable smartphone Galaxy A15 in November. It will be available in both 4G and 5G variants.

As per leaks, the handset will arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a MicroSD card slot, a 5,000mAh battery, and 25W charging support. 

The 5G model will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus chip, while the 4G version will house a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

Honor X50 GT

The Honor X50 GT might launch in China as early as November. It is said to come with a Huawei Mate X5-inspired design.

The phone is tipped to feature a 6.81-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and a 4,800mAh battery. For photography and videography, it will use a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera.

In other words, the X50 GT will be a minor upgrade over its predecessor X40 GT.

Infinix Smart 8

The Infinix Smart 8 might go official in November. It will be an entry-level smartphone from the brand and will succeed the Smart 7 from earlier this year.

As per certifications and benchmarks, it will arrive with an HD+ display, a Unisoc T606 chip, 3GB RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

Additionally, based on its predecessor, we can expect the device to come with dual cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Tecno Spark 20 Series and Spark Go 2024

The Tecno Spark 20 series and Spark Go 2024 smartphones could debut in November. The former lineup will include at least three devices, such as Spark 20, Spark 20 Pro, and Spark 20C.

According to benchmark listings, the Spark 20, Spark 20C, and Spark Go 2024 will be powered by Helio G85, Helio P35, and Unisoc T606 chips, respectively.

On the other hand, there’s no info on the chipset inside the Spark 20 Pro, But we know that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

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Vivo’s flagship X100 series have been doing the rounds of the rumor mill since the last few weeks. It is rumored to launch in China on November 17. The lineup is expected to comprise of standard, pro, and pro plus variants. They will arrive as the successor to the last year’s Vivo X90 series. While we wait for the official announcement from the brand, the standard Vivo X100 has been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking website. It reveals the smartphone’s score in various aspects. 

Vivo X100 appears on AnTuTu

The Vivo X100 has been listed on AnTuTu benchmarking platform with model number V2309A. Overall, it scored 2,249, 858 points. The listing reveals that it has the unannounced Dimensity 9300 processor comprising of one 3.25GHz core, three 2.85GHz cores, and four 2GHz cores. In the CPU test, the device scores 5,18,632 points. Meanwhile, in the GPU test, the Immortalis- G720 MC 12 registered 9,18, 790 points. 

As per the listing, the smartphone has 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. In the memory test, it logged 4,74,306 points. The Vivo X100 will feature a 120Hz refresh rate and it scored 3,38,400 points in the UX test. The benchmark listing does not reveal any additional details. Software-wise, the upcoming offering will ship with Android 14 OS out of the box. 

Earlier today, Digital Chat Station revealed that the standard and pro variants of the Vivo X100 will come in White and Blue color options with a glass back and a leather textured variant with Orange hue. The X100 series is also tipped to be the first in the world with LPDDR5T RAM technology. The upcoming flagship smartphones are also teased to feature Vario-APO-Sonnar lens that is said to be designed for periscope telephoto photography. The Vivo X100 lineup will reportedly come with a 1.5K BOE OLED curved display and support 120W fast charging. 

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The Vivo X100 series is rumored to sometime launch next month. While we have covered various reports and leaks regarding the upcoming flagship smartphones. The latest rumor has hinted at its color options and their respective designs.

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro to come with leather and glass options

For those unaware, the Vivo X100 series is rumored to be unveiled on 17th November 2023 in China, although the company has yet to confirm its launch date. In our earlier report, we had covered supposed official launch image posters. These poster images had also revealed the color options of the Vivo X100 series. Now, known tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed three of these color options of the X100 and X100 Pro models.

According to his Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), the brand is apparently planning on launching the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro in three color variants. This includes a orange, white, and blue models. The tipster adds that the white and blue versions feature a glass back panel. On the other hand, the orange variant will have faux leather on the rear. In the leaked image posters, there was even a black variant, which also features a leather back panel.

This option might be exclusive to the top end X100 Pro+ model. The Vivo X100 series will be the world’s first to feature LPDDR5T RAM and will debut with the new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for periscope zoom photography. DCS adds that the Vivo X100 Pro+ will come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Vivo is gearing up to unveil the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro in China this November. While official teasers are still awaited, a Vivo executive has offered an early glimpse into the Vivo X100 series. Here is a look at the first details about the X100 lineup.

Vivo X100 series to feature Vario-APO-Sonnar lens

According to Vivo China’s Product Manager, Han Boxiao, a new Zeiss APO lens is set to make its debut, marking another significant milestone in the brand’s extensive history. It goes without saying that he is talking about the Vivo X100 series, which is expected to launch in the third week of November in China.

Based on what Boxiao revealed, it appears that the entire Vivo X100 series will be equipped with the new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens, which is designed for periscope telephoto photography. It will be accompanied by the company’s third-year advanced imaging algorithm.

For those who don’t know, a Zeiss-certified APO (apochromatic) lens is a type of lens designed to correct chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration occurs when different colors of light do not converge on the same focal plane, leading to color fringing or blurring in images.

APO lenses are engineered to bring all colors of light to a single point of focus, ensuring sharp and accurate color reproduction in photographs. This technology is especially valuable in lenses used for high-quality and professional photography, where color accuracy and image clarity are of utmost importance.

Reports have revealed that Vivo X100 series will feature a 1.5K BOE OLED display with curved edges, the upcoming Dimensity 9300 chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5T RAM, and 120W charging. The X100 Pro+, which will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024.

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