Introduction
Small changes to an already great camera system, an updated design, latest generation chipset, more battery: a more or less predictable list of changes is what you will find in the vivo X300 Pro, compared to the 2024 model. Or is it less drums? Wait, what?
You see, the X300 Pro packs a 6,510mAh battery – a sensible upgrade from the previous generation’s 6,000mAh capacity. Unless you’re in the European Union, where the new phone’s capacity is limited to just 5,440 mAh. Now, technically, this could still be an upgrade, considering some countries got a 5,200mAh X200 Pro last year, but either way, we want the bigger battery.
However we will not get it here in Europe, but we I am getting a remarkably capable camera system with an improved main unit, a refined telephoto lens, and a more versatile selfie shooter. On top of that, the X300 Pro supports the telephoto lens we saw on last year’s Ultra – it’s not cheap, but it might be worth it.
More mundane upgrades include the Dimensity 9500 chipset: the Pro model remains in the Mediatek branch, while the Snapdragon is reserved for the Ultra. There’s also another episode of moving away from curves, and the X300 Pro is now completely flat, both front and back (well, minus the camera bump).
One development that certainly pleased us is the fact that there will be no more FuntouchOS: vivo’s OriginOS Android overlay will now be pre-installed not only on Chinese versions of the company’s phones, but also on global models like this one.
Vivo X300 Pro specifications in brief:
- Body: 161.2×75.5×8.0mm, 226g; Glass front (Armor Glass), aluminum alloy frame, glass back; IP68/IP69 dustproof and water resistant (high pressure water jets; submersible up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes).
- Display: 6.78″ AMOLED LTPO, 1B colors, 120 Hz, 2160 Hz PWM, HDR10+, Vivid HDR, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak), 1260×2800 px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 452ppi; Ultra HDR image support.
- Chipsets: Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm): Octa-core (1×4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3×3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4×2.7 GHz C1-Pro); G1-Ultra arm.
- Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; Double UFS 4.1.
- Operating system/software: Android 16, up to 5 major Android updates, OriginOS 6.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, 1/1.28″, 1.22μm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 200 MP, f/2.7, 85 mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56 µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 2.7:1 macro; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64μm, AF.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, 20 mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64 µm, AF.
- Capture Video: Rear camera: 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps, Gyro-EIS, 10-bit register 4K at 120 fps, Dolby Vision HDR; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
- Drums: 5,440 mAh (EU), 6,510 mAh (RoW); Wired 90W, wireless 40W, reverse wireless, reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4, aptX HD, LHDC 5; NFC; Infrared port.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); stereo speakers; Support for satellite connectivity (optional, depending on market/region).
Unboxing of the vivo X300 Pro
The X300 Pro arrives in the usual box that vivo uses for its high-end phones, a square package of off-black thick cardboard. A protective case is included, matching the phone. There is also a USB-A-to-C cable inside, but there is no charger in the package. Some early bird packages add a FlashCharge adapter, but this is not standard treatment.
Speaking of bundles, in some markets you might get a deal on the telephoto extension kit, normally an eye-watering €600 extra purchase. Maybe it’s time to take a trip to the Spanish Vivo store. Or you could get a gray market import from one of the online stores selling vivo gear from China.
vivo X300 Pro with the optional telephoto extension installed
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