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iPhone 18 Pro vs vivo X100: Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro
89/ 100
Launch price$1,299
Vivo · 2023

vivo X100

vivo X100
88/ 100
Launch price$699
Head-to-head

iPhone 18 Pro wins 4 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
4 wins
vivo X100
vivo X100
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
iPhone 18 Provivo X100
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 18 Pro
    95
    90
  • CameraiPhone 18 Pro
    92
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • Selfievivo X100
    76
    88
  • Batteryvivo X100
    80
    90
  • DisplayiPhone 18 Pro
    92
    90
  • ConnectivityiPhone 18 Pro
    100
    83
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • Valuevivo X100
    62
    68
Key differences
  • vivo X100 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
  • vivo X100 charges faster120W vs 45W
  • vivo X100 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
  • vivo X100 has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
  • vivo X100 is lighter202 g vs 211 g
  • vivo X100 launched cheaper$699 vs $1,299
  • vivo X100 has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
  • iPhone 18 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
  • iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 9300
  • iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.3" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo X100
  • ✓9 g lighter (202 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$600 cheaper at launch ($699 vs $1299)
  • ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+712 mAh)

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 18 Provivo X100
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby VisionAMOLED
Screen Size6.3"6.78"
Resolution & Density1206 x 2622 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)2800x1260 (450 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On displayNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)
CPU CoresHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)Not listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)Immortalis-G720 MC12
Operating SystemiOS 27Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12GB LPDDR5X12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedNVMe fast flashNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)50 MP, f/1.57, OIS, Samsung GN9
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.57, OIS
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)50 MP, f/2
LiDAR / DepthTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)None
5. Video
Main Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Not listed
Front Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)32 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 vivo X100 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)164 x 75.2 x 8.5 mm
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)202 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass backNot listed
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM supportNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo X100 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,288 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging120W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless charging50W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)Not listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE5.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video outUSB-C 2.0
NFCYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerNot listed
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyNot listed
Launch Price$1,299 / €1,450$699
Our verdict

iPhone 18 Pro wins — BeastScore 88.5/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 18 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.0.

Buy iPhone 18 Pro if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.0

Buy vivo X100 if you want

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+712 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 45W

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 18 Pro or vivo X100?

iPhone 18 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to vivo X100 (88.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.0.

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and vivo X100?

iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery. vivo X100 has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 18 Pro and vivo X100 compare for speed?

iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; vivo X100 scores 90/100.

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