vivo X300 Pro review – GSMArena.com tests | Infinium-tech

Introduction

Subtle changes to an already great camera system, an updated design, latest-gen chipset, more battery – that’s a more or less predictable list of changes you’ll find in the Vivo X300 Pro compared to the 2024 model. or is it Less Battery? What are you waiting for?

You see, the X300 Pro has a 6,510mAh battery – a sensible upgrade compared to the previous generation’s 6,000mAh capacity. Unless you’re in the EU, where the new phone’s capacity is limited to just 5,440mAh. Now, technically, this might still be an upgrade, given that some countries got the 5,200mAh X200 Pro last year, but either way, we want the bigger battery.

However, we are not getting it here in Europe, but we Are Getting a superbly capable camera system with an improved main unit, a refined telephoto and a more versatile selfie shooter. Additionally, the X300 Pro gets support for the telephoto extender we saw on the Ultra last year – the thing isn’t cheap, but it might be worth it.

More trivial upgrades include the Dimensity 9500 chipset – the Pro model remains on the MediaTek branch, while the Snapdragon is reserved for the Ultras. There’s also another episode of moving away from the curves and the X300 Pro is now completely flat – front and back (well, except for the camera bump).

One development that has certainly pleased us is that there will no longer be any FuntouchOS – Vivo’s OriginOS Android overlay will now come preinstalled not only on Chinese versions of the company’s phones, but also on global models like this one.

Vivo X300 Pro specs at a glance:

• Body: 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm, 226 g; Glass front (armored glass), aluminum alloy frame, glass back; IP68/IP69 dust resistant and water resistant (high pressure water jets; submersible up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes).
• Display: 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 1B color, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak), 1260x2800px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 452ppi; Ultra HDR image support.
• Chipset: 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); Arm G1-Ultra.
• Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; Dual UFS 4.1.
• OS/Software: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades, 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, 85mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, macro 2.7:1; ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF.
• Front Camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64μm, AF.
• video capture: rear camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Gyro-EIS, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, Dolby Vision HDR; front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
• Battery: 5,440mAh (EU), 6,510mAh (RoW); 90W wired, 40W wireless, reverse wireless, reverse wired.
• Connectivity: 5G; é SIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT5.4, aptX HD, LHDC5; NFC; Infrared port.
• various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, ultrasonic); stereo speakers; Satellite connectivity support (optional, depending on market/region).

Vivo X300 Pro Unboxing

The X300 Pro comes in the usual box that Vivo uses for its high-end phones, a square off-black thick cardboard package. A protective case is included, color-matched to the phone. A USB-A-to-C cable is also available inside, but there is no charger in the box. A FlashCharge adapter is added to some early bird bundles, but this is not standard treatment.

Speaking of bundles, in some markets you can get a deal on a telephoto extender kit – usually an eye-watering €600 extra purchase. Maybe a trip to Vivo’s Spanish store is in order. Or you can get a gray-market import from an online store that sells Vivo gear from China.

Vivo X300 Pro with optional telephoto extender installed