Based on current industry information, the most anticipated launch event this month is likely the unveiling of the new vivo X100 series on May 13th. Surprisingly, the most talked-about model is not the vivo X100 Ultra, but the vivo X100s.
The reason is actually quite simple. The vivo X100 Ultra, strictly speaking, is a niche model in terms of sales volume, and it doesn't have much impact on the overall sales of the company. However, it can significantly enhance vivo's influence. On the other hand, the vivo X100s is different. It is a model that is purchased by a large number of users and is vivo's first straight-screen X series model in nearly three years. The official has already released a set of real photos of the vivo X100s.
Looking at the back, the overall design language of the vivo X100s is not much different from the vivo X100. The camera area still features that gradual round shape, with an asymmetrical design. As for whether it is beautiful or not, it's hard to judge because beauty itself has no standard and entirely depends on individual aesthetic preferences.
Compared to the vivo X100, the biggest change in the X100s is not only the use of a flat screen on the front, but also the transformation of the edges into right angles. According to official data, the thickness of the vivo X100s is only 7.8mm, which is quite impressive for a flat-screen design. There is a curved transition between the middle frame and the back cover, but from the official images, it's currently unclear whether it's a 2.5D or 3D transition. This detail is crucial for a comfortable grip, as without it, the edges could be sharp. However, vivo seems very confident this time, claiming that the X100s offers a "more striking appearance and a smoother grip," but we'll have to wait until the official launch to see if this holds true in reality.
The officially released set of real machine images is very interesting, all of them are of the back or side and there is no front view. Moreover, green, white, and titanium metal colors are all present, which should indicate that the vivo X100s real machine will be available in these three colors after it is launched. However, just because the official images do not include a front view, it doesn't mean that third parties can't find it. Currently, someone has already exposed the front view of the vivo X100s, and from the exposed photos, the bezels still appear very narrow, giving an overall very nice impression.
Of course, for the average user, the most important concern is still the price. Judging by the strategy of Vivo's X90 series last year, this time the Vivo X100s should maintain the same price as the Vivo X100, starting at 3999 yuan (for the 12+256 version).
