vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5100mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs…

vivo
iQOO 12 Pro
$699
6categories won

vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
2categories won
5 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X100 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X100 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO 12 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the X100 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,100 mAh.
X100 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
X100 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO 12 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO 12 Pro vs X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppi | 518 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000 | 2,180,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7120 | 6980 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 30 W |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Build | — | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,099 |
vivo iQOO 12 Pro
iQOO 12 Pro represents absolute apex performance engineering with Samsung's bleeding-edge 2K E7 144Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, and 64MP periscope telephoto.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
- Software
- 14
vivo X100 Ultra
The vivo X100 Ultra—dubbed the "Thanos" of camera phones—unleashes the largest telephoto sensor ever fitted to a smartphone: a gargantuan 1/1.4-inch 200MP Samsung HP9 Zeiss APO periscope, paired with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 gimbal sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh