Vivo X300 Series Debuts: Dimensity 9500, 200MP Telephoto Cameras, and Pro-Grade Photography from $620

Vivo Unleashes X300 Series: Dimensity 9500, 200MP Telephoto, and Premium Photography Prowess

The smartphone arena is abuzz with the official unveiling of Vivo's highly anticipated X300 series. This flagship lineup, featuring the X300 Pro and the standard X300, is engineered to captivate photography enthusiasts and power users alike, boasting the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, significantly revamped camera systems, and robust battery solutions with rapid charging capabilities. These devices represent a bold leap forward for Vivo in the realm of mobile imaging.

Vivo X300 Pro: A Zeiss-Tuned Photographic Powerhouse

Leading the charge is the Vivo X300 Pro, a device that truly embodies the fusion of advanced hardware and computational photography. Its most striking feature is the revolutionary triple-camera array, co-engineered with the legendary Zeiss. The primary shooter sports a colossal 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 sensor, a generous 1/1.28-inch marvel, paired with an ultra-wide f/1.57 aperture lens and advanced optical image stabilization (OIS) for breathtaking clarity in any light. Complementing this is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor from Samsung's JN1, offering expansive vistas. But the true star of the show is the groundbreaking 200-megapixel telephoto lens, powered by Samsung's new HPB sensor (1/1.4-inch), promising unparalleled zoom capabilities and detail capture. For selfie aficionados, a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 sensor is discreetly housed within a circular cutout on the vibrant display.

The visual experience on the X300 Pro is equally impressive, courtesy of a 6.78-inch 8T LTPO display. With a sharp 1260×2800 resolution, a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, every image and video springs to life with stunning detail and color accuracy. Security is seamlessly integrated with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, a testament to modern smartphone design. Under the hood, the Dimensity 9500 is further augmented by Vivo's proprietary V3+ image processing chip, ensuring every shot is optimized to perfection. Memory configurations range from a generous 12GB to a colossal 16GB of RAM, with storage options spanning 256GB, 512GB, and an immense 1TB. Powering this beast is a substantial 6510 mAh battery, supporting blistering 90W wired charging and a convenient 40W wireless charging. The device also packs dual stereo speakers, the latest Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, and arrives with Android 16, overlaid with Vivo's intuitive OriginOS 6. Built to withstand the elements, it boasts IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, a sleek 7.99mm profile, and weighs 226g. It’s available in an elegant palette of black, brown, blue, and white.

Pricing for the Vivo X300 Pro starts at $745 for the 12GB/256GB variant, stepping up to $845 for the 16GB/512GB model, and topping out at $945 for the 1TB storage option.

Vivo X300: A Compact Contender with Ample Power

The Vivo X300 presents a slightly more compact form factor while retaining much of the Pro model's DNA. Its camera setup is distinct, featuring a headline-grabbing 200MP Samsung HPB sensor (1/1.4-inch, f/1.68) as its main camera. This is accompanied by a 50-megapixel telephoto lens utilizing the Sony LYT-602 APO sensor (1/1.95-inch) and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide module with the Samsung JN1 sensor. The front-facing camera also employs the same reliable JN1 sensor. The display shrinks slightly to 6.31 inches but remains a high-quality 8T LTPO panel with a 1216×2640 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, complete with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

At its core, the X300 shares the formidable Dimensity 9500 processor and can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The battery capacity is marginally reduced to 6,040 mAh, but charging speeds remain impressively swift with 90W wired and 40W wireless capabilities. Connectivity options mirror those of its elder sibling. The X300 is offered in a captivating range of colors: black, blue, pink, and purple. It measures a mere 7.95mm in thickness and tips the scales at a svelte 190g.

The Vivo X300 is priced competitively, starting at $620 for the 12GB/256GB configuration. Other options include 16GB/256GB for $660, 12GB/512GB for $700, 16GB/512GB for $745, and the top-tier 16GB/1TB model at $845.