vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
vivo
X100 Ultra
$1,099
1categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
14categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the vivo X100 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X100 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 compared to $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.
X100 Ultra vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppi | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,049Winner |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh