vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare vivo X100 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo X100 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X100 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
X100 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
X100 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1299.
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 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3.7xWinner | 3.2x |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X100 Ultra | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 9.2 mm |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,099Winner | $1,299 |
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 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh