vivo V40 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo V40 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $1099…
vivo
V40 5G
$699
4categories won
vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
5categories won
4 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 V40 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 V40 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.
V40 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.
V40 5G vs X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 518 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 830,000 | 2,180,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP69 |
| Build | — | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 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 | $699Winner | $1,099 |
vivo V40 5G
Vivo V40 5G combines professional ZEISS co-engineered dual 50MP cameras, IP68/IP69 extreme water resistance, a 4500-nit AMOLED screen, and an ultra-dense 5500 mAh BlueVolt battery into an ultra-slim 7.58mm frame.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
- 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