Vivo X100 Challengers: IPhone 15, Google Pixel 7 Pro, More
Vivo launched its flagship X100 series in India a few days ago, which includes the Vivo X100 Pro 5G and X100 5G. Its slightly higher specs and one-inch camera sensor have drawn more attention to the X100 Pro 5G, but for many, the Vivo X100 5G is just as good value.
Although the Vivo X100 Pro's one-inch main sensor is missing, the megapixel sensor is entirely designed in collaboration with the legendary Zeiss. It also has many of the same features like glass, stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 14 out of the box. And its 5.00 mAh battery actually charges faster than that of the X100 Pro 5G: 120 W versus 100 W.
All this at a significantly lower price: the Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999, well below the Rs 89,999 of the Vivo X100 Pro 5G. But that doesn't free the Vivo X100 5G from the burden of fierce competition. Standing in its way are a series of devices that claim to offer more and more.
These five phones in particular have what it takes to rattle the cage of Vivo's latest Pro-less X series marvel:
iPhone 15: Godphone, now with even better cameras ![]()
Price: from 72,900 rubles
Any smartphone launched in the Rs 65,000 range will have to face the shadow of the latest iPhone. So it's no surprise that one of the Vivo XDR Dynamic Island OLEDs is powered by the A16 Bionic chip which, despite being a year old, still easily outperforms most competitors.
Add to that a new satin finish on the back, a super compact form factor, excellent speakers and the convenience of a USB Type-C port and top it all off with the incredibly smooth and seamless iOS operating system. regularly updated with great security and rich device. app ecosystem and you have headaches for every premium device available, not just the Vivo X100 5G.
Google Pixel 7 Pro: still a good Pixel, still a good pro ![]()
Price: Rs 63,999
One of the most talked about and praised camera phones of 2023. Although its successor has arrived, Google's Pixel 7 Pro is still available and, thanks to a reduced price, it is an interesting option for those who want a high-end phone with great features. cameras. for around 65,000 rupees.
The Pixel 7 Pro's 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with OIS, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor are equipped with Google's computational photography capabilities and still deliver stunning details. Additionally, the telephoto lens now also offers one of the best zooms we've seen on a smartphone.
The phone has a 6.7-inch quad HD AMOLED display, stereo speakers, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports wireless charging (although it only charges at 23 W, wired and wireless).
Google's Tensor G2 chip isn't the fastest, but it can handle most tasks without a hitch and enables a number of smart features in the Pixel 7 Pro. Since it's a Pixel, you get a pure Android experience with guaranteed (and timely) Android updates.
Top it off with the Pixel's unique design with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back, rear camera bar and IP68 water and dust resistance, and it becomes one of the flagship products at the best quality-price ratio on the world market. concern of the Vivo X100.
OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey: Score for looks and performance ![]()
Price: Rs 64,999
The OnePlus 12 is close, but that doesn't change the fact that its predecessor remains a formidable proposition. In particular, we were very impressed with the Marble Odyssey variant of the OnePlus 11 5G, which features a completely different marbled finish on the back, making it one of the most distinctive phones on the market in terms of looks.
It also remains exceptional in terms of performance with a 6.7-inch quad HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. . The cameras are made in collaboration with the legendary Hasselblad and feature an excellent 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a dedicated 32-megapixel portrait sensor, which ensure superb Pictures.
In the box you'll also find OnePlus' own OxygenOS, stereo speakers, and a large 5,000mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging and a charger. Enough to never settle for anything else in the segment.
Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G: Leica to watch at home ![]()
Price: Rs 74,999
It's almost a year old and priced slightly higher than the Vivo X100 5G, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro is still one of the best phones for those looking for great photos in a flagship phone.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G not only features a ceramic back, a front with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 main processor and a brilliant 6.7-inch quad-HD AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh, but is also comes with a unique refresh. . 50-megapixel triple camera setup made in collaboration with the legendary Leica. All three cameras feature an incredible one-inch Sony sensor, a special movable telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide angle. Together, combined with a few unique Leica touches, they deliver exceptional photography, even in black and white.
A large 4,820mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging rounds out this great device, which has also been updated to HyperOS at the time of writing. All this still makes it very attractive today. Or should it be Leica compatible?
Vivo X90 Pro 5G: Last year's wonders remain the same ![]()
Price: from 66,000 rubles
Its official price is still around Rs 90,000, except for the Vivo variant of its successor.
It may be powered by a slightly older MediaTek DImensity 9200 processor, but it comes with a 50-megapixel one-inch sensor similar to the Vivo X100 Pro, backed by a 50-megapixel telephoto lens (but only with optical zoom 2x) and an ultra-wide. 12 megapixels, all with Zeiss optical support.
It also has a very similar 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2800 x 1260 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as on the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro. Some even think it looks better with a sleek metal strip under the device's camera on the back. It comes with a smaller 4870mAh battery, but charges at 120W and also brings 50W wireless charging to the table.
With its low price, it's a real disappointment for the Vivo X100, especially when it comes to the camera performance, which is one of the cornerstones of the Vivo X series anyway.
