vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
vivo
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
$299
4categories won
vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
12categories won
5 categories tied · 21 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 Z9s Pro 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X100 Ultra. Choose the X100 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X100 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 80W charging.
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 Z9s Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 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 Z9s Pro 5G vs X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 518 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 820,000 | 2,180,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.49 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP69 |
| Build | Vegan leather and AG glass options, curved metallic frame, Schott Xensation front | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $1,099 |
vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G blends premium curved screen luxury with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 power. Featuring a luminous 4,500 nits curved AMOLED panel, 5,500mAh battery with 80W FlashCharge, Sony 50MP OIS camera, and a stunning Flamboyant Orange vegan leather back.
- Display
- 6.77"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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