Q&A: Is vivo X100 Ultra worth the wait?

Mobile China

2024-05-03 07:31Published in Beijing

　　Recently, vivo X100 Ultra, known as "Thanos", has become the focus of heated discussions in the digital circle. Rumors that the price of the new device may be higher than that of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have attracted a lot of attention. In the face of such market rumors, it is worth considering whether consumers who are interested in buying the vivo X100 Ultra should wait for its release.

　　As it is the May Day holiday, many consumers plan to buy a new mobile phone for their parents to show their filial piety. With a budget of 2,000 yuan, there are many types of mobile phones on the market, but which one is most suitable for parents?

　　For those who are new to computer building, building their own computer is undoubtedly an exciting and challenging task. And among the many components, the choice of graphics card is particularly important. Among them, the AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card is a popular choice. So, is this graphics card worth considering for users who are new to PC building?

　　The newly released Insta 360 X4 has attracted the attention of consumers with its innovative features and excellent performance. However, is this newly released camera device worth buying for consumers?

Upcoming issues:

1. I heard that vivo X100 Ultra is more expensive than Xiaomi 14 Ultra, is it necessary to wait?

　　2. I want to change my parents' mobile phone on May Day, with a budget of 2,000 yuan, what is the choice?

　　3. If you want to build a computer, how about an AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card?

　　4. Is Shadowstone's latest Insta 360 X4 worth getting?

　　Since the end of 2018, the Q&A column has planned to break away from the CNMO column matrix and prepare to extend to the direction of interactive products. Relying on the success of CNMO's content+ strategy in 2018, we have greater imagination in terms of content width and interactive form. In order to detonate this imagination, the CNMO Q&A column will be upgraded to become the first exploration test field, allowing users' voices to be imported through mobile China Weibo, WeChat, and mobile China Forum, forming a user-led content + interactive closed loop. The Q&A column group will provide regular feedback to netizens' questions in a more professional and interesting form.

1. I heard that vivo X100 Ultra is more expensive than Xiaomi 14 Ultra, is it necessary to wait?

　　According to the latest information, vivo X100 Ultra will be launched in four different configuration versions, of which the 12GB+256GB online exclusive version is priced at 6499 yuan, while the 16GB+256GB version is priced at 6999 yuan. For the higher-configuration 16GB+512GB version, its price is 7499 yuan. It is worth mentioning that the highest configuration version, the 16GB+1TB vivo X100 Ultra, will support two-way satellite communication technology, and the price will be more expensive. However, these prices are only online revelations and have not yet been officially confirmed. But given the flagship positioning of the vivo X100 Ultra and its superior configuration, we can expect that its price will not be low.

　　Some netizens speculated that the price of vivo X100 Ultra may surpass that of Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and even speculated that vivo already has a model priced at up to 8000 yuan. In response, Han Boxiao, product manager of vivo, said: "Why not? This kind of product is sold at a loss, that is, it can be stacked as strong as it can be. This statement suggests that the price of the vivo X100 Ultra may indeed be higher than that of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but the range should not be too large, it may only be about 100 yuan, or the price of the top version is higher, while the basic version is similar to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

　　Price isn't the only factor that determines whether or not we wait, though. What's more important is the overall configuration and performance of the phone. Judging from the current leaked information, the vivo X100 Ultra is undoubtedly a top-of-the-line flagship phone. The imaging system may be slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra, especially the 200-million-pixel periscope that pushes telephoto capabilities to new heights. In addition, the addition of ZEISS lenses, self-developed V3 image chips and other elements has further enhanced its imaging strength.

　　In addition to the imaging system, the vivo X100 Ultra is also excellent in other configurations. It will feature a curved 2K E7 AMOLED display from Samsung, which supports a 1-120Hz adaptive LTPO refresh rate and 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. In terms of core performance, the new device will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 mobile platform.

　　If the price of the vivo X100 Ultra is indeed slightly higher than that of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (referring to one or two hundred yuan), but considering its excellent overall configuration and performance, this additional investment is undoubtedly worthwhile. Of course, this decision still needs to be weighed against the individual's budget and needs.

2. I want to change my parents' mobile phone on May Day, with a budget of 2,000 yuan, what is the choice?

　　Many friends always want to replace their parents with a new one whenever they see the "old" mobile phone in their parents' hands. Next, CNMO will recommend a few cost-effective mobile phones that are more suitable for parents, and the prices are about 2000 yuan.

一加Ace 3V(1999元起)

　　Within the budget range of about 2000 yuan, the OnePlus Ace 3V is undoubtedly a recommended choice with excellent configuration and practical features.

　　The OnePlus Ace 3V is powered by Qualcomm's third-generation Snapdragon 7+ mobile platform, which is not only powerful, but also has excellent power consumption. This means that parents can enjoy a smooth and stable experience when using their phones, whether they are browsing the web, watching videos, or chatting with friends and family.

　　In addition to the powerful processor, the OnePlus Ace 3V also comes with a large 5500mAh battery, which ensures excellent battery life. For parents, there is no need to worry about the lack of battery on the mobile phone and affect daily use. What's more, it also supports fast charging technology, making charging more efficient and convenient.

　　In terms of exterior design, the OnePlus Ace 3V is also elegant and atmospheric. The glass back cover and finely polished edges make the phone feel full of texture. In addition, OnePlus Ace 3V adopts a flagship-level 1.5K eye-friendly straight screen, supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and the local peak brightness reaches 2150nit, which can present clear and delicate picture quality even in outdoor bright light environments.

vivo S18（1899元起）

　　If your parents love photography or love to make video calls with you, then consider the vivo S18.

　　The vivo S18 features a 50-megapixel ultra-light portrait lens on the front, which not only supports f/2.0 aperture, but also allows for free zoom between 0.8x and 2x close-ups. In terms of rear camera configuration, vivo S18 is equipped with a bionic portrait lens for the human eye as the main camera, and the sensor is Haowei OV50E. The sensor has a large size of 1/1.55" and a high resolution of 50 million pixels, ensuring that every photo is crisp and detailed.

　　The vivo S18 also pays special attention to the lighting effect in portrait shots. The ingenious design of the front studio-level dual soft light and the rear studio-level soft ring makes the fill light more soft and natural when shooting portraits.

　　Although the Vivo S18 is slightly lacking in performance compared to the OnePlus Ace 3V, it is equipped with Qualcomm's third-generation Snapdragon 7 mobile platform, which is just as powerful, with a score of more than one million, which is more than enough to cope with various needs in daily use. After a long period of use, vivo S18 can still maintain stable operation.

Honor 100 (from 2199 yuan)

　　The phone is similar to the Vivo S18 in that it also focuses on graphics. The Honor 100 is equipped with Sony's IMX906 sensor and is equipped with OIS optical image stabilization and EIS video stabilization technology to ensure stability and clarity during shooting.

　　The Honor 100's rear main camera has 50 million pixels and is paired with an aperture of f/1.95, which can easily cope with both daily shooting and special scenes. In addition, the addition of ultra-wide-angle macro lenses makes macro and wide-angle shooting equally excellent, meeting the diverse shooting needs of parents. Despite the lack of a telephoto lens, the 2x zoom effect is more than enough for some basic telephoto needs.

　　In addition to its outstanding imaging capabilities, the Honor 100's display and performance are equally excellent. A 6.7-inch quad-curved OLED centered single-hole screen not only brings excellent visual enjoyment, but also supports 120Hz free refresh rate. With a local peak brightness of up to 2600 nits, the screen remains clear in all lighting conditions.

　　In terms of performance, the Honor 100 is equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 7 mobile platform, which is enough to cope with various needs in daily use and ensure that the phone can still run stably during long-term use.

3. If you want to build a computer, how about an AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card?

　　The AMD RX 7800 XT is roughly equivalent to NVIDIA's RTX 4070 in terms of performance, making it a graphics card with excellent performance, well-controlled power consumption, and strong compatibility. For users who are looking for a high-performance gaming experience, this graphics card is completely accessible. At present, the market price of the graphics card is around 4000 yuan. Here are some details about the AMD RX 7800 XT:

　　Performance: AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card has 60 sets of RDNA3 architecture computing units, a total of 3840 stream processors, although compared with RX 6800 XT less part, but its acceleration frequency is as high as 2430MHz, with high-speed GDDR6 video memory, the bandwidth reaches 624GB/s, about 20% higher than 6800 XT, which can improve the performance of the graphics card at 2K and 4K resolution to a certain extent. This means that in most games, the graphics card runs smoothly and delivers a great visual experience.

　　Tech Specs: The card is built on a 5nm process and features 60 Gen 2 Ray Accelerators and 120 AI Accelerators, which deliver more realistic lighting and smoother gameplay. At the same time, its video memory type is GDDR6, with a memory capacity of 16GB and a bit width of 256bit, which is enough to cope with large-scale games and graphics processing tasks.

　　Compatibility & Cooling: The AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card supports the PCI Express 4.0 interface and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including the latest Windows 11. Its heat dissipation design is also quite good, with triple fans cooling to ensure stable performance even under high loads.

4. Is Shadowstone's latest Insta 360 X4 worth getting?

　　Insta360 X4 has achieved significant improvements over its predecessor, the X360, with up to 8K 30p and 5.7K 60p panoramic video recording capabilities. If you love panoramic photography, or want to use a panoramic camera to capture the wonderful moments of life and realize your creative dreams, then the X4 is definitely worth buying. The standard package of the device includes the main unit, battery, standard protective glass, data cable, storage bag and temperature control clip. Although its official price is 3499 yuan, which is 500 yuan more expensive than the previous generation, this price adjustment is completely understandable considering that this is a new product released after a year and a half, and the upgrade is so large.

The main upgrades of the X4 over the X3:

　　8K panoramic shooting, breakthrough in image quality

　　New "Quick Cut" mode

　　Invisible selfie sticks for easy third-person view

　　Natural wide angle to reduce distortion

　　Single-lens mode for dual use

　　Detachable lens protector for full protection and dual-use

　　2290mAh battery, 135 minutes of continuous shooting

　　Specifically, the X4 has achieved a leap forward in image quality, which can shoot up to 8K 30 fps panoramic video, and the total pixel count has been increased by 78% compared to the previous generation. At the same time, the frame rate of 5.7K panoramic video has also been increased to 60 fps, high-speed sports pictures are smoother, and 4K 100 fps slow motion shooting function is also available. In addition, the X4 also implements 360° Motion HDR, which ensures that the picture remains smooth and clear in any movement.

　　In terms of still images, the X4 can take photos of up to 72 million pixels, and is equipped with AI noise reduction processing, so that the pure picture can be straight out with one click. The resolution of panoramic time-lapse photography has also been increased to a new level of 11K. The X4 also brings a new natural wide-angle FOV, which eliminates the distortion of the fisheye lens image, making the video more natural and realistic. The popular "Bullet Time" feature has also been upgraded from 4K 120 fps to 5.7K 120 fps.

　　In addition, the X4 screen has been upgraded to 2.5 inches and uses Corning Gorilla Tempered Glass for better control and preview playback experience. The battery capacity has been greatly increased, and the battery life has increased by 67% to 2290mAh. The X4 is also equipped with Shadowstone's self-developed FlowState stabilization technology, which combines six-axis stabilization and image stabilization algorithms to achieve powerful stabilization and stabilization, so that the picture is always smooth and smooth. The 360° level correction function ensures that the horizon is always level, whether it is flipped in the air or cornered at breakneck speeds.

　　The official Insta360 app has launched a new "Quick Cut" feature that makes editing easy and fun. Functions such as AI framing and AI creative library can intelligently analyze footage and generate blockbusters with one click. For professional creators, there's also the Insta360 PR Reframing plugin, which allows you to frame directly in Adobe Premiere to improve editing efficiency.

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