Vivo is set to make a significant impact on the European smartphone market with the official release of its newest flagship, the Vivo X100 Pro. Slated to arrive in select Eurozone countries on February 15, the phone is priced at €1,199—ranking it among some of the priciest offerings in the region, but still below key competitors such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Despite the competitive smartphone landscape, Vivo hasn’t announced plans to introduce the standard X100 model alongside its Pro variant in Europe. In the Indian market, the X100 and X100 Pro are available for INR 63,999 (~€717) and INR 89,999 (~€1,008), respectively. This pricing places the X100 in an advantageous position in terms of affordability.
However, consumers in Europe who are interested in the more budget-friendly X100 still have a chance to obtain the device through third-party retailers. One such retailer, TradingShenzhen, is offering the Vivo X100 at a commendable €757 for the version with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. This aims to provide a more affordable alternative to other high-end smartphones like the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S24.
TradingShenzhen assures that a multi-language firmware will come pre-installed on the X100, giving buyers a more global user experience. Nonetheless, potential buyers should be aware that there could be some caveats, such as the possible lack of support for certain features like Android Auto, or compatibility with some regional 5G and LTE bands.
For those interested in diving deeper into the specifications and distinctions between the Vivo X100 and the X100 Pro, further details can be gathered from the launch article which highlights the hardware differences between these two models.
Overall, Vivo’s strategic pricing for the X100 Pro along with the unofficial availability of the X100 through third-party sellers indicates a bold move to capture a share of the European market by appealing to consumers looking for premium features at a somewhat lower price point compared to industry giants.
