Disappointed? vivo X100 Ultra Hands-On & Camera Test vs. X100 Pro/Xiaomi 14 Ultra/OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Video sponsored by DrinkingWater Air-to-Water dispenser: bit.ly/4bNKzDn Guys, it's finally here: the Vivo X100 Ultra unboxing and hands-on in English! I took advantage of the opportunity to shoot some simple camera comparisons with some of the Ultra phones I own, like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, OPPO Find X7 Ultra, and even the Vivo X100 Pro. It's not an in-depth review, but it provides detailed first impressions. I know, it's a bit... disappointed. But the official release will be after May 28th, and I will do a super detailed camera comparison with more flagships then. Definitely subscribe, please!
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00:00 Intro
01:01 Unboxing
02:08 Design Walk-through
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04:49 Vivo X100 Ultra vs. X100 Pro Design
06:25 Vivo X100 Ultra Camera Interface
07:33 First Look at the 200MP Pictures: Not Good?
08:00 Vivo X100 Ultra vs. X100 Pro
11:15 Vivo X100 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 14 Ultra
13:17 Vivo X100 Ultra vs. OPPO Find X7 Ultra
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[@SamiLuo]

Guys, what do you think about the Vivo X100 Ultra first impressions? Subscribe to help me get 100k subs :DD www.youtube.com/@SamiLuo Special thanks to DrinkingWater for sponsoring the video: bit.ly/4bNKzDn

[@bangjoe7845]

Looks like it's not using the latest software, right?

[@cheabunnarith4172]

May I know Where and How to get this device please?

[@TheeEmmanuel0]

HEY SAMI LUO WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHONE

[@SamiLuo]

@@bangjoe7845 It's the newest one on the phone i was testing though... :D

[@SamiLuo]

@@cheabunnarith4172 Get the vivo X100 Ultra from my friend's website Giztop: shrsl.com/4jjxe (Use coupon code for an extra $50 Off: X100UTR)

[@nicktunner157]

Take out the beauty filter on photos of x100 Ultra

[@Rudirudsen]

There's a lot of work to do with the Software.

[@savageislife5352]

hopefully by june it fixes little issues with the software

[@kumatv9730]

One of the reason why I sold my vivo phone before is that the software just sucks!

[@tylerdunlap6787]

@@kumatv9730Are you in China?

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

release day patches should fix most bugs and i'd say within a month it'd be damn near perfect

[@tylerdunlap6787]

@@kaiserfakinaway5909 It depends, that’s why I asked if they were in China. These aren’t global models, and use the Chinese OS. I have an X Note, and it’s great. It does have weird software issues though, mostly from using the phone in an area where it is not intended. So most software issues are probably from using it where Vivo didn’t intend it to be used.

[@nwafalamoudi8153]

I've literally been waiting for this video for more than a month, thanks Sami

[@theonethtuusedtoknow]

Your pronunciation has getting better since the last time i watch your video. Keep it up 👏👏

[@megavideos2485]

Thank you Sami excellent job.. First profesional Review in the world on youtube!! Number One!! Messi of tech Reviews

[@SamiLuo]

haha, thanks for the visit

[@eduard6450]

Doesn't seem that polished at least for now, but definitely has potential to be the best! And one thing which looks like they haven't improved is microphone quality, still sounds terrible

[@Tigewasse]

u retarted it is the best shit

[@SamiLuo]

You are right!

[@betomacias9515]

I cant wait for the full review and comparison vs pura 70 ultra and s24 ultra and oppo ultra. Thanks!

[@mehulkumarpatel7674]

X100 ultra vs x100 pro has very less difference. If you are normal user you won't notice differece. Worth to buy x100 pro money wise .

[@Tigewasse]

was waiting for your video

[@ferdinandquiano2090]

Excited for zoom comparison

[@SamiLuo]

sure

[@tremainemendez3160]

Sami, you're the best 😂🙌. Honestly, your videos are a joy to watch! Could you pls make a proper video camera test (ultra wide and normal) please? I've been eyeing up this phone for some time ❤

[@SamiLuo]

Yes, for sure! I will do that once get the official unit

[@Sebilion12]

Thanks for the nice review! I'll wait until the end of the year to see if they will release a global version. If not, I'll get the Chinese one early next year. Until then, I think the camera performance is better than my Samsung s23 ultra, but not with as much difference as I was hoping for! However, software updates can change that a lot! 🎉

[@wearefromserbia9714]

cant wait for in depth review!

[@TiFiTiQ]

Ya me too😊

[@SamiLuo]

:D

[@wearefromserbia9714]

@@SamiLuo i hope you will test 12bit stacked RAW photos with x100 ultra, just like the sample you made with 14 ultra

[@dcv7277]

genial comparativa. falta un poco de optimizacion al VIVO pero mejor en mayor parte de situaciones que el resto. apunta muy bien!!!

[@IraitzAragon]

Vi mejor al Xiaomi...

[@lltechview]

4k 120fps are a welcome improvement. The rest seems like it needs some improvements still. Missing the day0 patch probably. Just like in games :/ High expectations that the X100 Ultra cannot really fullfill. Btw. the X100 Pro got a new update just a few days ago improving video stabilization. Bringing it on the same level as the Ultra.

[@Feanor12]

I hope X100U will be soon on your ranking list also? 😎🤷‍♂

[@BIllyZantensu]

👋🏻

[@md.shaonprinceshuvo5412]

Same thing happened when 14 ultra release now after update 14 ultra is completely Anhilates anything in terms of details sharp and color... It will took time for 100ultra to be in that level... This year my preference was 14 ultra and bought it... Best ever till date

[@SamiLuo]

Great ... though I've used the latest firmware for the x100 pro... I will test more later

[@sleepy1171]

Has the 14U had many updates? I know the Fx7U has had many updates this year​@@md.shaonprinceshuvo5412

[@joisaacs3351]

Now can't wait to see how the Xperia 1 Vi will fare..

[@sajedar2841]

Hi sami, let me know how many centimeters it needs to get focused on 3.7 priscope lens

[@peterpalacka3759]

Good Job video 👍

[@SamiLuo]

Thanks mate

[@PTYC933]

Color and contrast looks good. Wow that shoe shop is buy 2 for the price of 1.

[@SamiLuo]

haha!!!! You have good master of Chinese

[@marcelotriscaro9430]

The phone itself is a pre-release, it's best to wait for its official release in 28th with an update for the best optimisation. Looking forward this phone can do in the future!

[@SamiLuo]

Yes...

[@fendykusumohadi]

Sami , Is the vivo x100 pro case fit on Vivo x100 ultra?

[@lamyw2870]

good job........

[@michaelk6957]

Really didnt expect it to perform worse than X100 pro on some occasions. The gimbal video stabilization on 100 ultra is leaps ahead of anything right now. Just on another level. That omnivision telephoto sensor on the X100 pro is way better than the Samsung 200mp on the Ultra. I dont know if software polishing will make it better or even close. I hope they stick with Omnivision for their next flagship

[@RuskinBinod]

This is a prototype model. Wait for the selling versions

[@mc30052]

@@RuskinBinod So, VIVO use their physical shop to discourage people to buy their flagship with a prototype which is not ready ? you really believe they have prototype model on shop while begining to produce something different at factory ? we are 6 days ahead of release and start of shipping. Boxes and packages are ready to be sent., this is the final version, this is the software, this is the quality. end of discussion.

[@michaelk6957]

​@@mc30052 Many companies release a software update on the day of the global launch. Not sure why they do this. The reviewers who get their samples a week or a month earlier, have a beta software version and check for bugs and give some last feedback. So this beta becomes final launch software version.

[@DiFiTech]

Olá amigo cadê o comparativo atualizado após as atualizações que o vivo x100 ultra recebeu ?

[@juansantiago4442]

Thanks Sammy you make awesome reviews 💯🎉

[@SamiLuo]

thanks

[@christianf9844]

Let's just wait comparisons between 2024 flagships but I think that some people will come down from their little cloud... and will reassure others customers from other brands...

[@user-hy3qr8su1y]

Always after the iPhone comes Vivo, but this time Vivo outperforms the iPhone

[@lekejoshua4402]

Iphone is literally not even top 5

[@travelmaker.]

Finally, A LEGIT KZbinR reviewed this BEAST (VIVO X100 ULTRA).. Long wait is over.. 🫰 Waiting for the depth review especially the CAMERA, HEAT TEST, CHARGE TEST, DRAIN TEST, VIDEO CAPABILITY THE ZOOM ETC, AND PHOTOS..

[@hotpotgang]

You need to use two hands to take the photos man, the blurry photos are caused by your shaky one handed shot.

[@firojsamdole8482]

Very nice bro🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SamiLuo]

Thanks mate

[@andreateltmann4834]

Vivo X10 pro better than ultra and Xiaomi 14 ultra

[@danii5846]

Sami. Have they fixt the mic sound, it was bad on the Vivo 100 pro but on this video 100 pro sounds better 😂

[@SamiLuo]

I need to test more, just stay tuned :D

[@WhatMattersMost88]

5:17 - Most viewers came to hear Sami say "CLEAVAGE" instead of "GROOVE"

[@SamiLuo]

hahahahaaaa thank you so much for watchint till that !!

[@speakeraddict1939]

try the shutter speed snapshot mode vs the pura 70 please 😊

[@SamiLuo]

that will be included :D

[@speakeraddict1939]

@@SamiLuo thanks 🥳😃

[@cu2max]

10:14 wow., ultra amazingly🤩 it's better s24u and iphone! 10:56 insane smoothly, and phone new, without software and clear memory.

[@manjirojhon7950]

The image quality of the ultra is excellent. However, the sound quality is disappointing, sounding compressed. I can't say the sound is realistic due to the narrow dynamic range, but it might be hard to hear the wind noise. I am glad to confirm that. Thank you very much.

[@ABCkirja]

ultra seems good but don't have to worry about getting one because i can't afford one :D

[@savke1982]

Needs some updates to fix issues and i believe it will be great

[@mc30052]

1200€ to import, sorry but with this price, i don't wait updates to say this phone is only a marketing move to boost sales. What the use of release a phone "ULTRA" which is not optimized

[@andylive974]

For me, anything above 12 mp is not really needed. Maybe you can to 20/21 mp but really no need. You can make humongous print with 8 to 20 mp camera.

[@mc30052]

First reviews from Weibo shows a phone which is not superior to X100 pro. The "whaou" effect which we all get with the X100 pro is not here. In France, if you want to import, the begining price is 1150€ for the 256g version. The gap is insane with a X100 pro. I really don't understand this trend of people who believe this will be corrected with firmware updates. What would be the use of the company to release a phone and demo it with a firmware which is not ready for pictures, when they have, under hand, the skills with the X100 pro ? Unfortunately, the X100 Ultra is not THE device which we all expected and probably only a marketing move to boost sales.

[@markus4979]

exactly

[@Vendettanino]

Undercover Xiaomi dude writing the comment. Of course it will be fixed with updates, not a big deal. Its the first time when Vivo uses the 3 sensors. You comment its useless.

[@mc30052]

@@Vendettanino You really believe a company like VIVO did not work properly to release a phone with a bad firmware ? You really believe they take the risk to miss the most important part of sales volume in the very begining of commercialisation? Undercover BS man, i have the X100 pro. So, in your beautiful world, huge companies like VIVO do not work properly on their labs and just release phone with bad firmware. I think they had all the time necessary internatly to prepare the firmware.

[@henrique_1999_]

9:06 oxe oxe e essa diferença de cor

[@malcolmjwilliams3521]

Funny enough the non portrait shots of the 14 ultra looked actually better than the vivo shots. I was initially wondering exactly why the exposure of the sign in the shots seemed over exposed compared to the vivo. And then came the portrait shots where for some unique reason xiaomi over exposed where as vivo increased the contrast look. Had you removed the watermark I would've thought the xiaomi was the vivo and vice versa because the vivo tends to brighten up images both out of camera and during the edit. The zoom shots were a surprise because xiaomi I think beat vivo at this stage because of the amount of detail and just how sharp and well colored the images were. Vivo had a bit of focus issues from my eyes which again given what vivo has shared on social media is a huge shock. Finally the video I prefer the xiaomi in a few conditions. And I think the vivo can improve a lot with iterative updates. I initially thought given the sharing on social media vivo would be the king but now it's really a toss up. You can't go wrong with xiaomi vivo or oppo in their respective ultra devices.

[@SamiLuo]

Thanks for your detailed analysis! It's interesting to hear your perspective on the differences in exposure and contrast between the Xiaomi and Vivo. I agree, the zoom shots from the Xiaomi were impressive in terms of detail and color. Hopefully, Vivo will address the focus issues in future updates. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@rapide12345]

I'd take the OPPO.

[@naumansultan8094]

Not going to upgrade to ultra from pro...no huge improvement.

[@OhucYYXuQdai]

Yes Ultra is best but pro also better than other phones. Pro has a best value.

[@RuskinBinod]

Look at the background details when ultra has been compared with pro. Ultra has much more dynamic range, better exposure control, less chromatic abbreation that too in a prototype version.

[@naumansultan8094]

@@RuskinBinod yeah but i mean its better to upgrade on something totally astonishing

[@Akashkumar-jd5ti]

Tell Vivo to launch x100 Ultra to Indian Market. They will get muchh more profit. Even good if they laung oppo find x8 to indian market

[@danielcesaramadio1063]

Temho um iqooo, mas minha vontade é ter um vivo x100 pro 😁

[@kkentertainment1822]

Vivo x 100 pro still better performance major difference ultra got more details but vivo x 100 pro photos still better

[@MotivationHD-eh5ux]

You didn't mention wich OS you were testing it with Funtouch or Origin OS that makes a huge difference

[@bam_bad]

origin os for sure

[@user-iv9od3pz8v]

Looks like oppo still be best in this moment.

[@vasan3745]

Уже нет Vivo лучше!

[@moom6340]

You can trust Sami for the best reviews :-)

[@SamiLuo]

I'm flattered, thanks!

[@flinze2001]

the greatest of all time for 2024-25

[@Elyorito]

I got the Ultra a week before the official release and it is said we are expecting a big update to fix the camera issues.

[@adyady3099]

how much screen ON time you get in a day before you have to recharge ?

[@mohammedharoon4759]

​@@constantinosmarinou5605 still is the Chinese variant right ?

[@mohammedharoon4759]

Is there some issue in using the origin os ? Please do reply

[@constantinosmarinou5605]

@@mohammedharoon4759 they delete my replies to you. Not sure why. Probably this channel is hating xiaomi

[@Elyorito]

@@adyady3099 Well, After a day I am around 70% 5 hours Screen on time. I will recharge anyway, but so far so good. Mostly chatting and lot of pictures

[@user-ju8uq7th2b]

Vivo x100 ultra launch date in india please reply.

[@undersonicpark]

outdoor camera test lets go

[@SamiLuo]

Sure, stay tuned

[@johnxto]

wait and see but the mic of the vivo ultra is still bad 😞

[@User51813]

Which is better mate x100 pro or x100 ultra?

[@SamiLuo]

i will do a proper comparison later :D

[@User51813]

Cheers mate

[@EdoHDpro]

And Macro mode?

[@SamiLuo]

Sure i will put to the next video

[@betomacias9515]

Please Sami vs s23 ultra zoom. Specially with low light zoom. thanks

[@genius4943]

S23 ultra very bad

[@betomacias9515]

@@genius4943 I know for that i would like to see with the help of @Samiluo the x100 ultra zoom vs that zoom in low light that is where the samsung is worse

[@SamiLuo]

i will do with s24u hah

[@betomacias9515]

@@SamiLuo thanks... s23 could be better although i suspect that s24 zoom in lowlight is worser than the x100 ultra

Not impressed by the ultra at all

[@SamiLuo]

a lot of work needs to be done!

[@stephenivan3834]

Video is still choppy when panning

[@davidmisener3671]

Is it coming in global

[@bam_bad]

no

[@phampham5324]

I like ❤

[@SamsungSUltraGSM-SE]

ХОРОШАЯ РАБОТА СЭМИ 👍.. ПРИВЕТ ИЗ РОССИИ 🇷🇺 И АРМЕНИИ 🇦🇲 Я ВСЕГДА СМОТРЮ ВАШЫ СРАВНЕНИЯ РЕСПЕКТ

[@firojsamdole8482]

When it is launch in india

[@SamiLuo]

i dont know though

[@dnbcatalina6192]

Is there will be a global version of ultra?

[@adyady3099]

yes if you figure out ordering from china is as easier as ordering form your own country

[@lithitrabu3399]

No the Ultra version will be exclusive for China market only

[@dnbcatalina6192]

Sad((

[@RuskinBinod]

​@@lithitrabu3399 IT will also be launched in INDIA

[@lithitrabu3399]

@@RuskinBinod really? Its good to know that India can have a chance to use this camera monster

[@ArtemShoobovych]

i wish it has global version. or even just asian version - the caamera upgrade is so substantial! unfortunately, the microphone sounds significantly worse than xiaomi

[@JFar_Exe]

Now thats what everyone was asking. Full of bugs for an ultra model. Wheres the comment “wait until x100 ultra dropped”

[@darulmaxmur]

wait until x100 ultra dropped 🪲🐞

[@RuskinBinod]

It's a prototype model, that means this device will not be sold . Wait for the selling devices to come out, and give them 2,3 months to optimise. X100 pro already 95% beaten the iphone 15 pro max

[@dasdas6839]

Iqoo 12 the best

[@sajida625]

Oppo was better here. You just didn't zoom OPPO's to what the vivo was zoomed. You can clearly see Vivo was not that stable and was loosing colours easily. 15:35

[@strumbi217]

where is pura 70 ultra

[@SamiLuo]

Didn't bring that day

[@lucianooliveira3695]

Eu tenho o Oppo find x6pro e eu adoro ,mas prefiro a tela plana é muito ruim porque você dá toques acidentais.

[@bgabe4489]

Uff still jelly effect on videos.... it's seems that the lens are just for picture...so disappointing 😕😞

[@kingoftf]

I think that, as always, there is a huge amount of hype and then you hit rock bottom. 200MP hasn't looked extremely good on any smartphone yet, everything that goes over 20x zoom is an oil painting on smartphones anyway and is then massively "improved" with AI, but is that still the actual photo if the AI ultimately decides on the end product and not the photographer?

[@mc30052]

Remember the hype on 108mpix captor with the Xiaomi Mi10 5g. Pictures were awful, it was 4-5 years ago.

[@Larva04]

I want the x100s sadly its china only

[@SamiLuo]

I saw some youtubers already got, i think it will go globally very soon

[@ooddavidbr]

👍

[@Granturion]

Vivo, why not global? 😭

[@lanakias1]

Euro 2024 sticker but the phone will not release in Europe....

[@laur_asante]

Why do people have money to buy this, we work and some of us just survive. Who would want to do a good deed, a miracle and help me have that. That would be nice

[@elpakuz]

Pain in the eyes when seeing the 200 MP zoom, I thought we would see more quality details, but it has been the opposite. 🙃🤣

[@SamiLuo]

I will test out more :(

[@abbottheights8928]

President

[@henrique_1999_]

7:57 Achei fraca pra 200Mp

[@SamiLuo]

Not ideal...

[@aldoeliasramirez4796]

👏

[@Dimas-ds1ep]

Xiaomi and oppo still better

[@Vks1992]

Wait until the first update comes...then its gonna kill all the other so called ultra's....

[@DavidMaxSteinbach]

Whats going on with the 85-100mm sessions when its x100 Ultra vs Pro? Is it because of that beauty filter? and/or Blue image. The quality on the ultra is extremely ugly. Even against Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Something about going from Pro to Ultra just makes it ugly. I loved the Xiaomi 13 pro. Then when they went to ultra and 14, beyond taking out that sensor I believe. Just horrible choice.

[@SamiLuo]

stay tuned, i will retest those

[@DavidMaxSteinbach]

@@SamiLuo much love thank you!

[@danii5846]

15:15 oppo 18 max not vivo 18 max 😉

[@SamiLuo]

Yes!! You are right :DD

[@gunduz0537]

Xiaomi and Vivo need better camera software.

[@wouter.d.h.]

No Xiaomi has HyperOs now much better than Miui

[@gunduz0537]

@@wouter.d.h. I know HyperOS is a much better software, but it could be even better if it gets a few camera updates. For example, the selfie camera could be improved. It takes very saturated photos.

[@rhaymargamier3896]

the pro is not that far from the ultra in terms of camera quality..

[@mc30052]

Here to import in france, ULTRA is 1150€, X100 pro is 790€ ! hard to make the move !

[@vahagobidze]

X100, X100 Pro, X100s, X100s Pro, X100 Ultra 🤷

[@unutentegoogle4213]

Im vivo fan but i think . This is ulta is very bad . 😢

[@user-fh6rs4ih7x]

I live in Turkey, will you have a chance to sell it to me?

[@SamiLuo]

Sorry i can't :DD but you can order from Giztop if you are interested :D shrsl.com/4jjxe (Use coupon code for an extra $50 Off: X100UTR)

[@thaddeus2447]

x100 ultra doesn't seem worth it extra 400$ compared to x100 pro

[@diuran1919]

it's the King in taking beautiful photos but in speed taking photos huawei pura 70 is the best.

[@genius4943]

And xiaomi

[@kadirvarea6517]

yine mi kavisli ekran :(

[@zenchiakram2950]

Still i think vivo x100 pro the best

[@mattk5020]

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is definitely better

[@f50koenigg]

This is a demo phone he is testing. Lets just wait for the official release before we can make judgement.

[@RacoonFighter]

14 Ultra sucks lol

[@wouter.d.h.]

​@@RacoonFighterNo

[@audioAI]

Sorry but you cant review phones.

[@ergancio8792]

Xiaomi 14 ultra beat it

[@RICKY_37]

disable filter: blue image

[@michalpopielas7020]

why?

[@RICKY_37]

@@michalpopielas7020 what's the point of comparing photos with filters turned on?