vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6000mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs…
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vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
$699
4categories won
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X100 Ultra
$1,099
8categories won
1 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 Z9x 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 vivo iQOO Z9x 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.
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G 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.
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 518 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 560,000 | 2,180,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP69 |
| Build | — | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,099 |
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G delivers extreme battery endurance with its high-density 6000mAh pack, efficient 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, and vibrant 120Hz 1000-nit display under an IP64-rated chassis.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
- Software
- 14, Funtouch 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