Vivo is set to release its highly anticipated Vivo X100 series, which focuses on photography, as early as November this year. The series is rumored to include three models: the Vivo X100, X100 Pro, and X100 Pro+. The X100 Pro+ has particularly attracted attention due to its groundbreaking 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
According to reputable tipster Digital Chat Station’s recent Weibo post, the 200-megapixel periscope camera on the Vivo X100 Pro+ has undergone meticulous customization, surpassing the optical performance of renowned Sony sensors like the IMX890 and IMX866 models. There are suggestions that the camera sensor, tentatively named the Samsung HPV, is a result of collaboration between Vivo and Samsung.
This lightweight camera sensor is believed to be based on the Samsung HP3 and is expected to have a generous 1/1.4-inch size. It will provide native 3x or 5x optical zoom capabilities. Both tipsters have claimed that advanced AI algorithms will enable users to enjoy an impressive 10x optical zoom experience.
Reports indicate that the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro will be equipped with the upcoming Dimensity 9300 chipset, which is yet to be released. The new flagship Dimensity chip may debut in October or November this year.
On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro+ is expected to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. In the previous year, the X90 Pro+ was released alongside the X90 and X90 Pro. However, there are reports suggesting that the X100 Pro+ may debut in the first quarter of 2024. It remains unclear whether the X100 Pro+ will be available globally, as Vivo did not release the X90 Pro+ outside of China.
