Vivo X100 Pro Review: Best Phone Camera For Stills

The Vivo X100 Pro is here, and yes, it has in my opinion the best camera for still photos. I have been absolutely smittened by the 100mm Periscope zoom lens that can capture excellent zoom photos. However, I am not a big fan of the hardware design and software, both of which I find slightly outdated in late 2023. Elsewhere, the phone runs on a Mediatek Dimensity 9300, with a 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED screen.

[@danltm]

The best unbiased reviewer on youtube!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!!!

[@javierlombardo6213]

totally true

[@fayad444]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@joelconolly5574]

Indeed for stills. If you're main goal is to capture as many photos as you want, this is the number 1 pick for any portrait level photography.

[@localwisdom9514]

what about videography?

[@TP-uv9zn]

For portrait level photography I still prefer the Nubia Z50s Pro with 35 mm camera.

[@joelconolly5574]

@@TP-uv9zn same.

[@joelconolly5574]

@@localwisdom9514 it's good but not iPhone level.

[@nobad6843]

What about video?

[@PsychMan]

Dude that portrait shot, holy geezus. Honestly though Vivo is doing the work and producing great stuff right now

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

From what i can see, Vivo is the king of phone photography right now.

[@Granturion]

My experience with the Vivo X100Pro: Not a super heavy user like ben and i get 10 hours screen on time easily. In my area i have no 5G so i guess thats a factor. Gaming, Performance in general, battery life are really good. Camera is just annihilating the 15 pro max and the s23 ultra (have them both here). Got it in china for 630bucks.. the iPhone 15 pro max costs 1449 here 😂

[@andyH_England]

It is unfair to compare Chinese prices with, for example, the UK, as you do not have 20% VAT, the costly EU regulations to pass, the 2-year warranty, extra band support, transport costs, etc. Also, due to VIVO's failure to pay for patent licenses, they are banned in some EU countries, and the X90 was not even released in the UK because of that.

[@therepearblack3552]

Good for you man enjoy

[@eazman]

if doing live tiktok it got heating or good for using for live stream

[@dnegel9546]

Would it be possible for you to buy them in bulk and sell then to the states for 900 🤔

[@pravinmurthy]

Best part is Vivo's exclusive OS for China!.. Unlike the boring FunTouch OS..

[@datdudeinred]

Those photos are better than KZbin photographers reviewing $3000 cameras. 😂

[@nrsport8755]

Yes i do🤣🤣

[@guve25]

The vintage filter is mind blowing! Thanks Ben, always a pleasure to watch your content.

[@dnegel9546]

At first I couldn’t tell the difference but once i saw it. It was mind blowing. 😮

[@charbelraad5816]

How do you go into the vintage filer, couldn't find it

[@dujankees]

Those pics are outstanding! Vivo can do street photography like a pro wow

[@MrOrtmeier]

Absolutely stunning photos Ben. Really gorgeous. What a great phone.

[@mikesherman1523]

I've been waiting for this review from you!

[@arnold5870]

Vivo is now lit in photography. Vivo cameras in the V29 pro is soo good. The Iqoo 12 however above it but then the Xseries is on top, their flagship. Any of the Vivo these 3 phones are Vivo's great camera centric phones.

[@sanjaysk8776]

Was waiting for you review on this ever since the news came out !! Big fan !

[@twent10]

Fantastic review Ben. And those photos!!! Have to give your photographic perspective the credit it deserves as well, and not just attribute the results to the hardware. Excellent snaps!

[@miltenburg77]

Great looking photo's and thx for the video Ben!

[@WirxawTanev]

For once I'm inclined to politely agree on practically every point you mention. I hope that some time down the line we could see a proper maxed out comparison of this generation: X100 Pro+, 15PM and S24 Ultra.

[@codejunki567]

Pretty confident the X100 Pro+ is going to spank the S24U. Samsung really messed up this year, now that other phone manufacturers are bringing the real heat when it comes to zooming, Samsung gives up.... Hope they bring a high resolution 10x lens to the 25U.

[@xerlapis]

great review as always ben!

[@marcospradel47]

I bought the X70 Pro + pretty much on launch and it's a fantastic phone, just in time for the concert season after the pandemic. Now I really want to replace it with the x100 Pro + but the recent leak of the Oppo Find X7 Ultra give me some toughts about that buy. Good vid, Ben, as usual.

[@dariusjohn66]

great video Ben👍

[@imronaldokuieon]

I've been waiting for this video so long

[@darkkforest]

I do agree 100% with you on this. Funtouch looks outdated, and we'd like an updated look for any future Vivo, with a flat panel, please. But we all know we really love Vivo's for their top-tier camera.

[@White3N12]

There's Vivo X100S with X100 specs and flatscreen coming in April 2024 along with X100 Pro+

[@KurniaGusti-cz6cv]

Hi Ben just received the phone. What a beauty is this.

[@ericsalgado5369]

Hello from argentina. Thank so much for this video

[@HusseinKefel]

Hello Ben, thank you for another nice review. The Vivo X100 Pro's photo samples look very good, well done

[@young2125]

I ordered the X100 Pro to replace my X90 Pro Plus and it was great for the first week then after an oxygen OS update the screen glitched and it would not read the SIM card I have a replacement coming from Hong Kong and I can't wait

[@9rit]

Wow the images look incredible!

[@alvinjosephanoba7227]

another great review. watching from the philippines.

[@hostsofmichael]

unreal shots. I'd be sold if the video was up to the same level of WOW. Thanks for the great video!

[@snowdern]

It's a very easy-to-understand explanation. I'm looking at it with interest.

[@HenG20]

Great review!

[@pouranan]

I am really really impressed with the results from this phone. Finally a phone that doesn't give u the smartphone look. Ik it's a phone but the results speak for themselves. I wanted a new phone like a Mi12 ultra but then my camera broke. I wanted to buy a newer camera as I already have lenses and stuff but this phone seems really good. I shoot M4/3 btw and not full frame.

[@haribabunaidu2148]

Nice video Ben 🎉

[@DvyynMicchael]

I will wait for your review of the Oppo Find X7 Ultra! That is my sweet spot for smartphone photography in 2024...

[@adel7n572]

I am completely impressed with your clear review and mentioning the disadvantages before the features excellent review thank you I am seriously thinking of owning a Vivo phone x100 pro+ after my current phone Mate 40 Pro

[@SpicyNoodleDragon]

That black cat picture you took made me so sad. I haven't been taking pictures of my cat because the s23 ultra camera is horrible. He always comes out blurry or no details even in good lighting. Pixel was miles better.. That vivo is a dream machine!

[@robertgoiser6767]

As a European user of the X80pro I just hope they have become better at tuning Android for us. Android Auto for example doesn't work properly, some BT issues too. Other than that, it's all about the camera for me so here's hoping they'll bring their flagship model over to us and support it properly. They may need to buy some advertising too, as so few people even know of the manufacturer.

[@MrKrueger88]

Great work as usual Ben 😁👍 Can i ask some advice please : Is the iqoo 12 a great alternative to curved screen phones ?

[@WBDias747]

I am glad to see this review. I just bought this phone and this review was the confirmation that I wanted. I've seen a lot os reviews, but none of them was capable of show how powerful the camera really is. Cheers from Brazil!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you. Enjoy

[@da.ni.logomes]

Rapaz. Eu fico todo dia no weibo pra ver se descubro algo do vivo x100 pro plus. Está tudo muito calado. Eu uso o vivo x50 pro global funtouch e sinceramente o design das laterais do celular ainda é praticamente o mesmo. E o funtouch é muito xué, o meu só aceita icone do ZAP e Messenger no AOD, enquanto o da realme aceita vários. Certamente o vivo 100 pro plus ficará restrito ao mercado chinês, mas pelo que o Bem fala dele, vou esperimentar, mesmo que tenha suas restrições de idiomas e boatfloat... Sou apaixonado no zoom optico do meu, porém ele ainda é de 2020 e era só 8mp A propósito vc achou a versão global do x100 pro no Aliexpress? Eu não havia achado ainda.

[@hmutandadzi]

Is there going to be a x100 Pro PLUS?

[@MuhammadNur369]

Wow thanks for this review 👍🏻 Appreciate 👏🏻

[@rightsideofthecamera]

Ben you are the best in your field 👏 👏

[@Gaurav.Shakya]

Was waiting for this review, thanks ben, would u know if there is going to be vivo 100 pro plus

[@OzeiasBarbosa]

*Aguardando o Vivo X100 Pro Plus!!!* 👏👏👏

[@hamzaahmed6831]

Thanks for the great review, Ben. I hope there will be a Vivo x100 pro plus.

[@hmutandadzi]

Will there? Why no rumours about it?

[@Mr.Diaz-allday]

That 25x portrait of yours is hilarious , made me laught badly bruh 😂😂😂😂 Great review and what a phone 👌🏽🥳🥳🥳

[@KrisVonCN]

Best camera phone ever. I am totally amazed by vivo X100 Pro's tele-lens. You can get amazing details at 10X, it's sharp with more details. Portait mode is also stunning. Can't believe that how X100 Pro+ or X100 Ultra released next year, which will shock me in a what way.

[@a.m.3118]

Next year???? Not this year ?

[@KrisVonCN]

@@a.m.3118 Last month is the end of 2023. So this year is also correct

[@Raforo]

hi ben. great review as always. can u please tell me where to get the global version of the vivo x100 pro? thanks

[@partheev9178]

Hey Ben! Loved this review. I recently purchased the Vivo x100 pro and have been playing around with the camera. Can you please point me to where you applied this? Was it available in the love view finder when taking pictures? Or did you edit them using the Vivo filters after taking them? Thank you!

[@StarNumbers]

Thanks for this review that came to me just when I needed it. Yet the next question is: Should we wait for the X100 Plus and/or 14 Ultra?? It just seems there is a lot of good stuff coming up.

[@lewiskariukimunene]

Great video and really nice phone. Can you compare this camera with the p60 pro

[@SourajitSaha17Videos]

Excellent video. Very helpful.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@MebiManga]

You sold me within the first 2 minutes of this video. Holy crap those photos with the filter was amazing Edit: Your 25x photo does look uncanny. Really excited for this phone with how you showed off all the samples!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@mattk5020]

Do you think it's better than the Oppo X7 for night photography in dark environments??​@@bensgadgetreviews

[@allenmamayandug2521]

at last, this is what ive been looking for

[@merhemeteliyev8720]

Best comparison as always thanks, i think need wait for vivo x100 pro plus and xiaomi 14 ultra

[@kimhongsoon6081]

Did I hear it right? You have X100 Pro "global" version which loaded with FunTouchOS. I haven't read anything from Vivo on the global version timeline. That's amazing news to us, been waiting for it.

[@TedThomasTT]

Really great video as expected. I was wondering when companies would start using AI for the zoom shots, didn't expect it to be so soon. Once you pointed it out, it's hard not to see it. 10:37 looks very AI generated, not sure if I like it. Open up some interesting philosophical questions about photography. Great phone anyway, but the Oppo Find X7 Pro should surpass it in terms of cameras.

[@chejji8478]

If they are going to release x100 pro + ,that would be a perfect phone with snapdragon chip

[@atemkeng33]

And again, one of the best reviews with phones that are really good. Thanks, Ben! Maybe the x100pro+ will have a better hardware and software design. I am waiting for the Xiaomi 14 ultra, Vivo x100 pro + and Honor 6 magic pro. I love how the Xiaomi looks and how they process pictures (Vivo kind of adds beauty filters while Xiaomi leaves faces true, right?). Maybe the Xiaomi 14 ultra with a 1" sensor will be the sweet spot? :)

[@sayuuni]

I think it’s a shame that Vivo adds a beauty effect on faces :/ Imo we don’t need this kind of filter, naturalness is the best thing in photography

[@S.t.e.f.a.n_D]

I'm having a Vivo NEX 3 and I am so lucky to have the OriginOS, it gives you a different experience indeed.

[@rajanbgmiyt]

I love vivo vintage film filter ❤️

[@SideTripLife]

Dayum! amazing! Ben you prob know I make YT vids using Vivo X70 Pro+ (& LOVE it:) but 3 years on looking to upgrade. Could you do a follow-up focused on video, particularly low light? (vs iPhone 15). Also, any word on a x100 Pro+ or will they skip a + gen like the X80's?

[@SideTripLife]

Follow-up: Just reading X100 Pro+ may launch as x100 Ultra - "Tipster Digital Chat Station said in a Weibo post that the Vivo X100 Pro+ is expected to feature a 200-megapixel sensor with a 1/1.5-inch periscope telephoto lens. The lens is expected to offer 4.3x optical zoom which is said to provide images with a resolution equivalent to a 10-megapixel periscope lens with up to 10x optical zoom. It is expected to support 200-megapixel digital zoom when used together. Leaks have suggested that the Vivo X100 Pro+ may launch with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-900 primary rear sensor. The phone may also feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX589 sensor with an ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel IMX758 portrait lens. The report also suggests that the Vivo X100 Pro+ is likely to be unveiled within the first half of 2024. It adds that the model may also launch with the moniker Vivo X100 Ultra." - So I will wait to upgrade (following Ben's coming review, of course;). STL

[@aliettienne2907]

0:09 I'm totally flabbergasted over the fact that this Vivo X100 phone can shoot a 10x zoom, crystal clear photo in low light conditions or dark places. 0:09 shooting in dark places in the zoom mode is what has me totally hypnotized. The two Titans of phone makers got to be aware of this splendid zoom capture in low light conditions. 3:28 Xiaomi flat sides and gorgeous Bezel-less screens are splendid to watch. A curve screen does have a certain amount of aesthetic but it's useless to read on and to work with. 8:29 Even at 10x (600mm) it produces jaw dropping, crystal clear details, a quality to mesmerise upon.

[@LetsBringThePain]

Looks great and will be interesting to see how big of an improvement will come with Sony LYT 900 sensor 🤔

[@kinein]

I'm really waiting for you to do a heads-up with the Vivo x100 Pro versus the s24 ultra. I barely have gotten to know the vivo brand but seems good. I really like their photos. I'm still trying to learn about their video shooting ability

[@slawomirgromadzki8669]

Hi and thanks for the excellent video. I own vivo x100 pro and it is the best camera phone ever used (much better than any samsung or iphone) I have a question, I cant find how to trigger the shutter using the volume button? If there is no way to do it, is there any bluetooth trigger you would suggest?

[@nikytamayo]

I am not surprised. The X80 Pro was one of the few cameras I found to be a match for my Mate 40 Pro in terms of image quality and texture, but I wasn't that impressed with the tele. Now that I find a need for more, this might just be the phone to do it. I've liked the newer 1//2" tele sensor on the Mate 50, but I am not fond of the smaller main and the incredibly aggressive image sharpening... this Vivo just might be the ticket, looks like they've kept that subtle processing and carried it over from previous generations... pair that with big, beautiful sensors... wow.

[@dallan7740]

Those photos are insane

[@humphreymadlala4462]

Goodness me; those photos look really, really good.As an overall camera system,it seems great, but not the best,as its biggest weakness is in video recording, which also matters to a lot of people.I'm very impressed by what Vivio has achieved with this phone.

[@hernindio99]

Amazing.

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

Also ben do you have any plans of comparing the shutter speed of phones? I'm absolutely hating the one on my S22 Ultra and just am a huge fan of the iPhone's fast af shutter speed. Would like to see you compare or at least put a snippet of you snapping shots in normal light and night time to see the shutter speed.

[@Frankie_Freedom]

This phone is really tempting...as my x1v is giving bt issues and i love that filter ..almost thinkg of the opo12 because of the filters too but this...

[@SportsMarvels121]

Awesome

[@riowinaryo18_86]

❤ I love it

[@bangjoe7845]

A title I totally agree with! And I can't wait to see the comparison between dual periscope camera (Oppo Find X7 Pro/Ultra) vs dual telephoto camera (Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and 160MP periscope camera (Honor Magic 6 Pro/Ultimate) vs 200MP periscope camera (Vivo X100 Pro+/Ultra)

[@nealbruckner1668]

Hey Ben I've been watching your videos for years, thank you for that. In this video you said, the X90Pro+ was best camera phone till yet, do you think X90Pro+ is even better than the Oppo Find X 6 Pro?

[@shirakawanaoya]

The color processing on this phone is gorgeous. Im so sad we wont get this phone in the US. I would switch just for those colors.

[@lawalaplanb777]

Awesome smartphone ❤

[@user-gj5bi8lu5q]

Would you recommend the chinese version with origin os Ben? Thanks 👍👍

[@MissingInPerson]

i would like very much if you can add pwm dimming display tests of displays. it will be helpful to see which screen is better for eyes health.

[@BambangEkoPurnomoOfficial]

Waw amazing

[@kenv2667]

would you do a camera comparison for X100 Pro vs X90 Pro+? I'm curious to see the improvements. My and my wife have the X90 Pro+, not sure if I'm using it wrong, but I'm sometime dissatisfied by it's camera performance in day light (harsh ultra bright sunny day). It keeps on lightening the subject too much to match the brightness of the surrounding. So the result is that it seems that the subject is washed-out. I am thinking to upgrade

Impressive

[@fonezone8701]

Nice

[@brooks.anderson6742]

Looking forward to your thoughts about the X100 Ultra

[@alexcenita1400]

Wow!! I wish I have money to buy one 🥺 And by the way Sir you're a very good tech reviewer I love your channel sir From the Philippines 🇵🇭❤

[@zenithchan1646]

Hello Ben, can you please try the Iqoo neo 9? It is also from vivo, it has the same camera sensor as this vivo x100 with Sony IMX 920. But i wonder if they both capture the same images, would you please make a comparison with these two? Thanks! Love you vids.

[@yosoyCarlosMerlanoM]

great job vivo

[@u.e.u.e.]

OMG! 🤭 You make it difficult for me to decide for the S24 Ultra. 😎

[@mayureshpatil1873]

The vintage filter is my favourite.

[@travelraw5788]

Bro with my vivo x100 pro origin OS has released a 4k front video. Also, the battery backup for me is awesome with moderate to heavy usage bro

[@Ridoykhan07]

Impressed 🫡🫡🫡

[@xxhtaedxx2798]

A mind blowing camera phone

[@yunanda]

damn,,, that photos after 7:20

[@CaliGainz]

I wonder how close x90pp will be to x100p after it gets android 14 software update and will some of the features like smooth lens transition be implemented on x90pp. I'm perfectly happy with my x90pp but gotta say that this new release really impresses me.

[@obviousimp8767]

Just ordered the x100pro like a week ago and wasnt quite sure if i made the right choice. I'm realy into night photography and stills, but didnt have a lot of information. Just wanna thank you for the video for reinforcing my believe that i made the right choice. Also got the china version with origin OS, its gonna be a hustle the first few day cause i live in germany, but hopefully worth it.

[@moe1364]

was it the right choice? im thinking of ordering one but a bit less confident because of the lack of support not only in germany but also europe in general.

[@obviousimp8767]

@@moe1364It definitely was the right choice, besides some notification issues that i have mostly fixed now the x100 pro is an amazing phone. Althopugh it does not support Band 20 i had no conectivity issues and the camera is ervery bit as good as advertised. Not joking but this thing can spit out images that are on the same level as a DSLR Camera. I ordered from tradingshenzen with play store preinstalled, had no issued with the google apps or any other "western" standard apps so far. Keep in mind that it comes with a lot of chinese boatware that you can mostly delete.

[@a.m.3118]

Ich hab das gleiche Problem...

[@rolins3279]

The only smartphone that could make me leave Samsung (the Galaxy Ultra), would be a Vivo X Pro Plus (with Snapdragon and a selfie camera that shoots in stabilized 4k HDR), but above all, with Origin-OS internationally.

[@khtan5531]

Ben, if you are using global version, can you confirm whether Google timeline/location history works on the X100 Pro ?

[@gusdrado4390]

I might buy this but I'm not a really a fan of the curve screen but overall, it suits my needs.

[@kianhoo9197]

It would have been the perfect phone if it had a flat screen

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

Agree

[@kevinjuan9493]

Thanks for making this video Ben. X100 pro produced amazing zoom photos, as you've shown in the video. But I'm interested to know how do you find the zoom results compared to S23 Ultra, do you think they are comparable?

[@vamheredur413]

Vivo is much better and I've never seen such smooth transitions between the zooms lenses in the video mode elsewhere.

[@pontiacgtx4801]

I wonder if the post processing could be disable(and get something like a Raw mode without Raw mode?)

[@khaedundou2942]

Damn that camera is crazy

[@user-gj5bi8lu5q]

Hi ben would origin os be useable in Europe/uk? Thanks man 🙏