Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Vivo X100 Ultra
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Vivo X100 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins on Software and Desktop Replacement; Vivo X100 Ultra wins on Performance and Battery. Samsung Galaxy S24+ is 0.3mm wider than Vivo X100 Ultra. Vivo X100 Ultra is the more recent release, from May 28, 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
72
72
Samsung Galaxy S24+
75.9mm (2.99in) · Jan 2024 · Rank #72
7+8+15+12+12+5+3+0+5+5 = 72
EDITORIAL: Top of some of the âBest Android Phoneâ lists, the S24+ is a lovely package that delivers so much flagship here. Samsungâs strategy of saving âthe Bestâ title for their Ultra phone takes some excitement out of the S24+. Itâs a shame as this is actually Samsungâs âtop phone without a stylusâ. Excellent screen, 7 year OS update policy and the full featured Desktop replacement software make the S24+ a much better phone than it appears. It only itâs battery was betterâ¦
PROs
great build, still fast SD 8 Gen 3 performance, exceptional >500ppi and >1400nits LTPO AMOLED screen, excellent daylight photos and videos from every lens (50MP main & 10MP tele have OIS PDAF, 12MP selfie with PDAF and a 12MP ultrawide with no OIS nor PDAF) â the low-light photos can sometimes be inconsistent, long OS update promise and DeX too
CONs
Samsungâs lack of innovation and drive â similar design year over year, years of the same IP68, a long tradition of sub 4900mAh batteries with 45W charging, removal of SDmemory option (updated Apr 16, 2025)
Vivo X100 Ultra
75.6mm (2.98in) · May 28, 2024 · Rank #68
9+9+15+12+14+5+5+0+3+0 = 72
* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Video Recording
EDITORIAL: Released in May of 2024 and topped by Vivo X200 Pro phone, Vivo X100 Ultra set a new camera phone standard with its 200MP telephoto camera and a top all-around hardware and software imaging setup. This is one of the best 2024 phones for photography. It has an outstanding screen too but Vivo left room to improve by excluding a memory card slot and missing the 4 or more years of OS software updates that Apple, Samsung, Google and others offer.
PROs
very good SD 8 Gen 3 with UFS 4.0 performance, sub-30min fast 80W (30W wireless) charging, 1800nits bright >500ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 protection, top imaging from a OIS PDAF 50MP main + 200MP tele + a 50MP AF ultrawide, 50MP AF Selfie, light and fast Funtouch OS with 3 years of updates
CONs
<24-hour battery endurance, lack of expandable storage, only 3 year OS update policy, no desktop replacement software
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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