vivo X100 Review A Basic Image Flagship Full of Surprises

Unpacking the Surprises of the Flagship vivo X100 in Our Review A Basic yet Impressive Device for Captivating Images

Among the many product series of vivo, the X series always receives more attention. This is because since its establishment, the X series has adhered to the concept of “daring to pursue the ultimate and continuously creating surprises”. It has also become the pinnacle of vivo’s imaging performance and design exemplar through continuous iterations.

vivo X100

The vivo X100 is also an object that embodies the vivo product philosophy. This base model of the X series is fully upgraded in terms of appearance, imaging, and performance, not only meeting consumers’ more diverse usage needs but also reducing the threshold for use as much as possible.

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In the process of continuous iteration of smartphones, the design of the appearance has also started to become “different paths lead to the same destination.” How to create something different within the “one acre and three cents” on the back of the mobile phone body, so as to attract more attention, has become a question for every designer.

vivo X100

The vivo X100 is certainly one that stands out among them. In a time when flagship cameras are adopting large circular imaging systems, the vivo X100 showcases a unique “lunar ring and cloud steps” design and hides detailed information about the lens within the “lunar ring” that resembles eyebrows, displaying a distinctive sense of beauty.

vivo X100 adopts a unique “lunar ring and cloud steps” design

At first glance, the imaging system enveloped by the lunar ring adopts an asymmetrical design. However, by using 2.5D lenses and mirrors made of stainless steel, combined with the sun pattern used for the periphery of the imaging system, the visual perception of the overall area is harmonious and layered. Moreover, the new design makes the thickness of the whole device just right, and the raised area of the body’s imaging system is not prominent, so even people with large hands holding it won’t worry about the imaging system blocking their fingers.

vivo X100 in “Stellar Blue”

“Stellar Blue” is the flagship color of the vivo X100 series and also the best color to showcase the design concept of stars, the sun, and the moon. On the light blue back panel, it accommodates the texture resembling the trajectories of stars. It is created using micro-nano lithography, which preserves thousands of star tracks on the back panel with a precision of less than 1μm. Under the light, the star tracks continuously flow, bringing a strong visual impact.

“Strong in all focal lengths” has become the basic standard for today’s flagship cameras, and the standard version of the vivo X100 also boasts an impressive set of lenses. Let’s take a look at the three lenses used in the vivo X100: a 50-megapixel ultra-sensitive VCS biometric main camera, a 64-megapixel Zeiss super telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, covering the commonly used focal lengths.

When it comes to everyday use, the main camera is the lens we use most frequently. The vivo X100 uses a customized IMX920 ultra-sensitive VCS biometric main camera, paired with a large f/1.57 aperture, greatly increasing the success rate of everyday photo shooting. Thanks to VCS technology improving the amount of light entering the image sensor, it can also capture purer photos in low-light environments.

Shot with the vivo X100

Shot with the vivo X100

Shot with the vivo X100

Shot with the vivo X100

Shot with the vivo X100

Compared to previous flagship cameras, vivo chose to achieve lossless 2x zoom by cropping the main camera. From sample shots, the 2x zoom mode equivalent to 46mm meets our expectations in terms of image quality and color reproduction. After introducing the vivo texture and color series a few months ago, this time vivo gives users the choice of vibrant colors, textured colors, and natural colors from Zeiss, allowing everyone to create with their preferred color palette.

The telephoto lens is also a focal point of the vivo X100. This year, the vivo X100 is equipped with the same telephoto lens as the X90 Pro+, and the upgraded aperture greatly improves the amount of light entering the telephoto lens. From sample photos, the telephoto lens performs excellently in both color and clarity, giving the standard version the ability to compete with “super-sized” cameras. Furthermore, this year’s vivo X100 also offers a 10x zoom option, and combined with powerful image stabilization, it maintains a high success rate of capturing sharp photos.

Shot with vivo X100 telephoto lens

Shot with vivo X100 telephoto lens

By upgrading the telephoto lens, vivo X100 also brings a stronger “shoot the sun” capability. The telephoto lens, coupled with Zeiss optical technology and vivo’s imaging algorithm, can better capture the sunset in the evening.

Just like the blue hour, the evening is also the “golden hour” of the day. The sky will have a soft red or orange glow during this time, and vivo X100 uses software algorithms to ensure that different components of the image have higher clarity and rich colors. This simplifies the process of capturing scenes that were previously difficult to capture, with just a simple press of the shutter.

“Portrait” is a traditional advantage of vivo smartphones. From optimizing algorithms to adding Zeiss-style expression, the vivo X series has always considered strengthening the connection between people during its iterations.

Versatile portrait lens package

In the latest generation of vivo X100, vivo hopes to further simplify the process of picking up a phone and taking a photo. Just activate the portrait mode, then click on the “lens logo” in the lower right corner of the viewfinder to see all the lens packages prepared by vivo for us.

Shot with vivo X100

Shot with vivo X100

Shot with vivo X100

In vivo X100, vivo has included all the golden focal lengths used in professional camera portrait photography, such as 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm. Whether shooting subjects with the environment or half-body portraits, you can find the right focal length for yourself. Worth noting is that this year, vivo X100 also brings a new B-Speed style bokeh, which simulates the triangular light spots formed by unique aperture blade design, bringing more fun to creativity.

After taking photos, sharing is also an indispensable part. This year, vivo brings new watermarks to the X100, such as the Zeiss signature border, personalized signature watermark, and functional parameter watermark, allowing every photography enthusiast to find their own way to showcase.

The street advertisement for the vivo X100 series reads a line of small text:

The “blue crystal” mentioned here is the vivo chip technology brand “Blue Crystal Chip Technology Stack.” This time vivo chose to explore the full big core architecture with MediaTek and incorporated their understanding of chips into the Dimensity 9300. After more than 18 months of joint tuning, they have brought a reliable experience to the vivo X100.

Antutu score reached 2.23 million

This year’s Dimensity 9300 has a full big core architecture, paired with faster LPDDR5T memory chips, and is positioned in the top tier in terms of performance. After testing, the vivo X100 achieved a score of 2.23 million on Antutu V10 in a room temperature environment, which is quite impressive. The leading performance also ensures smooth and fluent daily use.

vivo X100 adopts a super retina 8T eye protection screen

Smooth and fluent performance is also aided by a good screen. This time, the vivo X100 adopts a super retina 8T eye protection screen. This screen has a resolution of 2800×1260, a peak brightness of 3000 nits, and supports high-frequency dimming up to 2160Hz. From the specifications, it is a screen that meets the positioning of the X series. Thanks to the chip-level blue light reduction technology in the Blue Crystal technology stack, the screen of the vivo X100 also has excellent eye protection capabilities. There is no need to worry about eye damage even with long-term use.

vivo X100 supports 120W dual core flash charging

In addition to the “Blue Crystal” at the chip level, vivo also showcases new battery technologies in the X100. The vivo X100 comes with a standard 5000mAh “Blue Ocean Battery” with an 8.3% increase in battery energy density compared to the previous generation. It also supports 120W dual core flash charging, allowing the combination of a large battery and super-watt fast charging to be implemented in a body thickness of 8.49mm.

Worth mentioning, the vivo X100 also has a complete set of optimizations from battery to software to hardware, which the company calls the “Blue Ocean Endurance System”. During daily use, the system will allocate resources reasonably to share the main CPU’s pressure, ensuring higher efficiency and lower power consumption. Lightweighting of the phone system and third-party app background can also reduce background load and power consumption. On the hardware side, the 2:1 architecture of the energy aggregation discharge IC can also achieve a discharge efficiency of 99.5% for the battery system, fully utilizing its capacity.

vivo X100

Similarly, the vivo X100 continues the X series’ tradition of having “everything you could want”. It includes stereo dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, all-scenario NFC, IP68 dust and water resistance, infrared remote control, and much more, leaving nothing out and bringing a flagship experience in one package.

The vivo X100 is the “basic model” of the same series and is a product suitable for most people. It also continues vivo’s concept of “creating surprises”, significantly enhancing the capabilities of the basic model with its stylish design, Zeiss full-focus imaging, and powerful performance led by the Dimensity 9300. Previously, multiple flagship models in the vivo X series have achieved the highest domestic sales in the corresponding price segment, and it is believed that the vivo X100 will further consolidate this advantage, making the overall experience of the X series more stable and confident.

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