Vivo X100 Challengers: IPhone 15, Google Pixel 7 Pro, More
A few days ago, Vivo launched its flagship X100 series in India, which includes the Vivo X100 Pro 5G and X100 5G. Its slightly higher specs and one-inch camera sensor have drawn a lot of attention to the X100 Pro 5G, but for many, the Vivo X100 5G is the best value for money.
Even though it doesn't have a one-inch main sensor like the Vivo X100 Pro, everything was designed in collaboration with the legendary Zeiss. It also has many of the same features as IP68. dust and water protection and Android 14 ready to use. And the 5.00mAh battery charges faster than the X100 Pro 5G – 120W versus 100W.
All this at a much lower price: The Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999, much lower than the Rs 89,999 of the Vivo However, this does not lighten the burden on the Vivo X100 5G because it has to face very tough competition. What stands in the way are a number of devices that claim to offer as much or even more.
These five phones in particular have what it takes to rock the magic of Vivo's latest Pro-less X series:
iPhone 15: Godphone, now with an even better camera ![]()
Price: Rs 72900 onwards.
Any smartphone launched under Rs 65,000 will have to compete in the shadow of the latest iPhone. Therefore, it is not surprising that one of the most serious competitors of the Vivo The XDR is featured with a dynamic island and runs on an A16 Bionic chip, which despite being a year old, still easily outperforms most of the competition.
Add to that a new satin-finished back panel, a super compact form factor, great speakers and the convenience of a USB Type-C port, and most importantly, a very smooth and regularly updated iOS operating system with great security and a rich experience. app ecosystem, and you're giddy - available for every premium device, not just the Vivo X100 5G.
Google Pixel 7 Pro: still a decent Pixel, still a decent Pro ![]()
Price: R63 999.
One of the most popular and well-known camera phones in 2023. Even though its successor has arrived, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is still available, and due to its lower price, it is a good choice for anyone who wants a premium camera phone. A good option at Rs 65,000.
The Pixel 7 Pro's 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilization, 48-megapixel telephoto lens with optical image stabilization, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor combine with Google's expertise in computational photography to produce stunning detail. Plus, the telephoto lens now offers one of the best brains we've ever seen on a smartphone.
The phone has a nice 6.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, stereo speakers, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports wireless charging (though it only charges at 23W, wired and wireless).
Google's Tensor G2 chip isn't the fastest, but it handles most tasks without issue and offers the Pixel 7 Pro a number of smart features. Becoming a Pixel gives you a pure Android experience with safe (and timely) Android updates.
Top it all off with a signature Pixel design, with Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, a rear camera panel, and IP68 dust and water protection, and this is one of the world's most affordable flagship phones, so the Vivo X100 is an inconvenience.
OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey: great results in both looks and performance ![]()
Price: R64 999.
At the time of writing, the OnePlus 12 is just around the corner, but that doesn't change the fact that its predecessor is still a formidable proposition. We were particularly impressed with the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey variant, which features a very distinct marble finish on the back, making it one of the most attractive phones on the market in terms of looks.
It also remains impressive in terms of performance: 6.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. This camera was created in collaboration with the legendary Hasselblad company and is equipped with an excellent 50 megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 48 megapixel ultra-wide angle and a 32 megapixel dedicated portrait sensor, which guarantees excellent photo results.
The package also includes OnePlus' pure OxygenOS, stereo speakers, a large 5,000mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging, and a charger. Enough to never settle for anything else in this segment.
Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G: Leica beauty at home ![]()
Price: R74 999.
It's almost a year old and costs a bit more than the Vivo X100 5G, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro remains one of the best phones for those looking for great photos on a flagship phone.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G not only offers a ceramic back panel, a front panel with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship processor and a beautiful 6.7-inch Quad-HD AMOLED screen with a triple 50 megapixel camera frequency. , created in collaboration with the legendary Leica. The three cameras are Sony's excellent 1-inch sensor, a dedicated floating telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Together with some unique Leica elements, they allow you to produce beautiful photos, even in black and white.
A large 4,820mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging completes this powerful device, which has also been updated to HyperOS at the time of writing. All this makes it very interesting even today. Or should it be Leica-ble?
Vivo X90 Pro 5G: last year's beauty remains the same ![]()
Price: Rs 66,000 onwards.
The price tag is still around IDR 90,000, but it's the successor to Vivo.
It may be powered by a slightly older MediaTek DImensity 9200 processor, but it features a single 50-megapixel sensor, similar to the Vivo X100 Pro, backed by a 50-megapixel telephoto lens (albeit with only 2x optical zoom). ). ) and c1 supports Zeiss optics.
It also has a very similar 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2800 x 1260 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate to the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro. Some people even think it looks better with a clear metal strip under the camera unit on the back. It comes with a smaller 4,870mAh battery, but charges at 120W and also offers 50W wireless charging.
Considering the low price, this is really a headache for the Vivo X100, especially in terms of camera performance, which is one of the mainstays of the Vivo X series.
