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When Vivo announced the X100 FE, my
first reaction was honestly pretty
[music] simple.
Why? Not because I thought it would be a
bad phone, but because I already used
the regular Vivo X100 as my daily
driver.
>> [music]
>> And if you’ve seen my experience with
that phone, you’ll know that it’s
already one of my favorite devices this
year. The cameras are excellent, the
battery life is reliable, the software
experience is polished, [music]
and overall, it’s just a really easy
phone to recommend. So, when I heard
there was going to be an FE version, I
immediately started wondering what Vivo
had to cut to make it happen. Because
let’s be honest, that’s usually how
these things go. [music] You take a
flagship phone, remove a few premium
features, make a few compromises, and
release a more affordable version. But
after spending some time with the Vivo
X100 FE, I realized I was asking the
wrong question. Instead of focusing on
what was removed, [music] I started
appreciating what Vivo managed to keep.
Hi guys, Brandon here from YugaTech, and
let’s talk about the Vivo X100 FE.
Let’s start with the design. Modern
flagship smartphones keep getting bigger
and heavier every year. So, using
something that still feels compact
without sacrificing usability [music] is
refreshing. The phone sits comfortably
in the hand. One-handed use is much
easier compared to larger flagships, and
carrying it around throughout the day
never feels cumbersome. Before we go any
further, let’s do a quick tour around
the device. Up top, you’ll find the
secondary microphone and an infrared
blaster. [music] The left side is
completely clean, while the right side
houses the volume rocker and power
button. At the bottom, there’s the
speaker grill, primary microphone, USB-C
port, and a dual nano SIM tray. It’s a
pretty straightforward layout, but I’m
always happy to see an IR blaster
included since it’s becoming less common
[music] these days.
The color of our view unit is Mist
Purple and personally, I think it’s
[music] one of the better looking
options available. As someone who daily
drives the pink Vivo X300, the Mist
Purple immediately stood out to me as an
attractive finish. What I actually found
more interesting though was the camera
design. Unlike the circular camera
module found throughout the X300 lineup,
the X300 FE uses a horizontal camera
bar.
>> [music]
>> Cleaner, feels less bulky and gives the
phone a unique identity instead of
making it look like a similar copy of
the X300. [music]
The phone combines an aluminum frame
with a glass rear panel, resulting in a
premium feel that easily matches its
price category. Everything feels solid
from the buttons to overall
construction.
You also get IP68 and IP69 ratings for
dust [music] and water resistance, which
means durability isn’t something you
have to worry about. Honestly, if
someone handed me this phone without
telling me where it sat in the lineup, I
probably wouldn’t have assumed it’s the
youngest member of the X300 family. One
of the biggest surprises about the X300
FE isn’t the camera system or the
performance. It’s actually the battery.
Despite being almost the same size as
the regular X300, Vivo somehow managed
to fit a larger 6,500 mA hour battery
inside. For reference, the standard X300
comes with a 6,040 mA hour battery.
While the X300 FE actually matches the
battery capacity [music] of the more
expensive X300 Pro. That’s genuinely
impressive. Moving to the front, the
X300 FE features a 6.31-in
Zeiss Master Color AMOLED display with a
1.5K resolution, a 120-Hz refresh rate,
and a peak brightness rating of up to
5,000 nits. And honestly, this is
exactly the kind [music] of display
you’d expect from a premium flagship
smartphone.
Colors look vibrant without being
oversaturated, blacks are deep, viewing
angles are excellent, and text remains
incredibly sharp. Whether I was watching
videos, browsing social media, editing
photos, or simply reading articles, the
display consistently looked fantastic.
The size is another thing I appreciate.
[music] It’s large enough for
entertainment and productivity, but
still compact enough to remain
comfortable during extended use.
The stereo speakers also perform better
[music] than expected. Audio is loud,
clear, and more than capable of finding
videos, games, music, and streaming
content [music] without sounding
distorted. For security, Vivo includes
an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint
scanner. [music]
As expected, it’s fast, reliable, and
consistent. During my time with the
phone, I rarely encountered failed
scans. Face unlock is also available
through the front camera. But for
security-sensitive task, I still prefer
using the fingerprint scanner. Now,
let’s talk about the cameras because,
realistically, that’s probably one of
the biggest reasons people consider an
X300 series smartphone.
The Vivo X300 FE features a [music]
50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main camera
with iOS, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882
telephoto camera with iOS and three
times optical zoom, an 8-megapixel
ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel
front-facing camera.
The good news is that it absolutely
takes the photography DNA that the X300
series has become known for. Photos are
detailed, dynamic range is good, colors
look pleasing, and portrait photography
remains one of Vivo’s strongest areas.
The Zeiss partnership continues to be
one of [music] the company’s biggest
advantages, and you can definitely see
that influence in the final images.
Portraits [music] consistently look
excellent, subject separation is handled
well, and the overall rendering style
has a polished look that many people
will appreciate. Out of all the cameras
on this phone, the telephoto lens
quickly became my favorite. Having a
dedicated three times optical zoom
camera adds a level of flexibility
[music]
that many competing smartphones still
lack. Whether I was shooting portraits,
food, pets, products, or distant
subjects, [music] I found myself
reaching for the telephoto camera more
often than expected. One thing I also
appreciate is the consistency between
the main and telephoto cameras. Color
reproduction remains relatively similar
across focal lengths, which creates a
more refined photography experience
overall. Now, because I use the standard
Vivo X300 every day, comparisons were
inevitable.
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>> And yes, the regular X300 still has the
advantage when it comes to overall
camera performance. Images [music] from
the X300 generally show a little more
refinement, especially in more
challenging lighting conditions. There’s
slightly more polish and confidence in
the image [music] processing.
But, here’s the important part. The gap
isn’t nearly as large as I expected. At
no point did I feel disappointed using
the X300 FE.
If anything, it simply highlights how
good the standard X300 really is.
Built on its own, the X300 FE remains
one of the better camera phones in its
category. If there’s one weak point in
the setup, it’s the ultra-wide camera.
The 8-megapixel sensor is perfectly
usable when needed, but it’s clearly not
operating at the same level as the main
and telephoto cameras. It’s functional,
but it’s also where the compromises
become more noticeable.
Performance is another area where the
X300 FE refuses to feel like a
compromise. Powering the device is
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor,
paired with LPDDR5X ultra RAM and UFS
4.1 storage. We’ll flash the benchmark
numbers on screen, but the short version
is that performance is exactly what you
expect from a flagship smartphone. App
launches are quick, multitasking feels
effortless, and the overall experience
remains consistently [music] smooth.
Gaming performance is equally
impressive. Using GameBench, Mobile
Legends averaged around 120 FPS while
maintaining temperatures of
approximately 30° C.
That’s excellent [music] performance for
a phone of this size. Meanwhile, Genshin
Impact averaged around 60 FPS while
reaching temperatures of approximately
41° C. Simply
Simply put, you can absolutely game on
this compact device. The only real
downside I noticed was thermals. During
prolonged gaming sessions or extended
heavy workloads, the aluminum frame
becomes noticeably warm. Performance
itself remains stable, but the heat can
become noticeable over time, especially
around the frame where it’s easiest to
feel. Fortunately, it never reached a
point where it significantly affected
gameplay. Overall, it proves that
compact smartphones don’t necessarily
[music] have to sacrifice power. In many
ways, it’s a compact powerhouse. The
phone runs Origin OS 6 based on Android
16, and honestly, Origin OS has quietly
become one of my favorite Android skins.
The software experience feel polished,
responsive, [music]
and incredibly smooth. Animations are
fluid, transitions feel natural, and
everything feels well optimized. What I
particularly like is the level of
customization available. Users can
personalize almost every aspect of the
interface without making the experience
feel cluttered. Visually, Origin OS 6
complements the premium nature of the
hardware. Everything feels cohesive from
the icons to the widgets and system
animations. Vivo is also committing to 5
years of Android OS updates and 7 years
of security updates, which adds
significant long-term value to the
device. Now, let’s circle back to
battery life because this is generally
one of the strongest aspects of the
phone. That large 6,500 mAh battery
combined with the efficiency of the
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 delivers excellent
endurance. Throughout my time with the
device, the battery anxiety was
basically non-existent. The phone
consistently delivered reliable all-day
performance and then some. In our PCMark
Work 3.0 battery test, the X 300 FE
achieved an impressive result of 26
hours and 20 minutes, which is among the
better results we’ve seen from a device
in [music] this category. We’ll flash
the complete battery results on screen,
but the numbers speak for themselves.
Charging is equally impressive. The X100
FE supports 90 W flash charge, as well
as 40 W wireless flash charge, meaning
you get both excellent battery life and
convenient charging options. For a
compact flagship smartphone, it’s
genuinely difficult to fault the battery
experience here.
So, after spending some time with the
Vivo X100 FE, [music] what’s the
verdict? I think Vivo understood exactly
what this phone needed to be. Instead of
trying to compete directly with the X100
Pro [music] or X100 Ultra, the X100 FE
focuses on delivering the core X100
experience in a package that’s easier to
carry and easier to recommend.
You get a premium design, an excellent
display, dependable flagship
performance, capable Zeiss-powered
cameras, wireless charging, outstanding
battery life, long software support, and
a polished software experience. Sure,
there are compromises. The ultra-wide
camera is clearly the weakest part of
the camera system, and the thermals can
become noticeable during prolonged
gaming session. But, when you look at
the overall package, those complaints
feel relatively minor.
At 54,999
pesos, the Vivo X100 FE feels like a
very complete smartphone. And perhaps
the biggest compliment I can give it is
this. As someone who daily drives the
standard Vivo X100, transitioning to the
X100 FE never felt like a major
downgrade. Sure, I’d miss the slightly
better camera system of the regular
X100, but many of the things I enjoy
about it using every day, the software
experience, [music] battery life,
reliability, performance, and overall
polish, remain intact. That’s what makes
the Vivo X100 FE
>> [music]
>> so compelling. Even though it’s
technically the youngest member of the
family, it never really feels like it.
I’m Brian from YugaTech. Thanks for
watching, and we’ll see you again on the
next one.
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Ever wondered if a flagship phone can stay small without skimping on power? In this video we dive into the Vivo X100 FE, a compact flagship that seems to have kept almost everything right. We’ll walk through its design, camera chops, battery life, and the little tweaks that make it a solid pick for Filipinos who want premium features without the bulk. Curious how this phone stacks up against its bigger sibling? Watch as we test every angle and see if the X100 FE truly delivers the best of both worlds.
What You’ll See in This Video
- **Compact design**: Stays under 6.5 inches, perfect for one‑handed use.
- **Camera quality**: Dual‑camera setup with 50MP main sensor, still captures detail.
- **Battery life**: 4,000mAh with fast‑charge support, reliable for all-day use.
- **Software polish**: Funtouch OS 13 offers smooth UX and useful features.
- **Infrared blaster**: Handy for remote control apps, a rare feature in this price bracket.
Don’t just take our word for it—hit play and see how the Vivo X100 FE handles real‑world usage. Trust us, you’ll want to know if this compact powerhouse fits your daily grind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Vivo X100 FE available in the Philippines?
Yes, it has already hit major retailers and online stores nationwide.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts at around PHP 18,999 for the base model.
Does it support 5G?
Yes, the X100 FE comes with 5G connectivity for future‑proofing.
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