Vivo X300 Pro Review

The new Vivo X300 Pro flagship has just been launched and this model is shaping up nicely in the race to be one of the best Android phones in the market.

A demo set with full photography kit was delivered to us to test out the features and functionalities.

Unboxing:

The phone and photography kit came bundled in a sleek single box set.

Box contents of Phone:

• Phone

• 90W Flashcharge Super Fast Wall Charger with charging cable (This was a huge plus as many competitor phones do not come bundled with wall chargers anymore to save costs)

Box contents of Photography Kit:

• Imaging Grip: A detachable grip with a two-stage shutter button, zoom rocker, exposure dial, and record button for physical control, plus a kickstand and its own battery for power.

• Phone Case to attach the Telephoto Extender

• Zeiss Telephoto Extender: A teleconverter lens that magnetically attaches (via the case), offering significant optical zoom (e.g., 200mm, 400mm, 800mm) for distant subjects.

• Lens Mount to attach the Telephoto Extender

• 65mm Filter Ring

• Phone Strap

First Impressions:

The phone is powered by a super fast MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor with 8 CPU Core Counts and a 3 nm process node with CPU clock speed 1 x 4.21 Ghz + 3 x 3.5 Ghz + 4 x 2.7 Ghz. There is 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage with another 16 GB in expandable RAM capacity. The MediaTek processor performs well, if not better in some benchmarks like CPU and web browsing compared to its main rival, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 used in some other competitor flagship phones.

Battery capacity is rated at 6,510 mAh (3.77V) which is around 30% higher than most other flagship Androids like the Samsung S25 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This next-gen silicon carbon BlueVolt battery uses a 4th Gen silicon anode semi-solid state technology to pack higher battery capacity into the same battery size, allowing the phone to remain its slim and compact form factor. It supports 90W Super Fast FlashCharge and 40W Wireless Charging.

Upon holding the phone, it feels slim and light at 226g. Its dimensions are 161.98 x 75.48 x 7.99mm. The 6.78 inch AMOLED display supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, display resolution 2800x1260 and 4,500 nit peak display brightness with 452 PPI pixel density. The colours on the display were bright, sharp and vivid. The phone has IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance rating. It is encased in a unibody 3D glass design with ultra slim bezel around the display. The display is protected by Vivo's proprietary Diamond Armour Glass which is touted to be 110% stronger than conventional glass. The phone was not factory fitted with a screen protector so we decided to leave it unprotected to test the resilience of the glass display.

The camera array system is arranged in a circular round glass system compared to the box casement design seen in other brands.,

Software:

The OS is powered by the international version of OriginOS 6, which is a huge improvement in the UI compared to the previous Funtouch OS that typically powered other older Vivo models. Out of the box, it has the latest Android version Android 16.

The phone claims to be a Future-Proof Device - up to 5 years OS upgrades and 7 years of Security Maintenance, giving you a long term investment with a 2 year warranty and piece of mind.

Imaging:

We fixed the pro photography phone case and attached the 200MP Zeiss Telephoto Extender lens and brought it to the recent Air Supply concert in Singaoore to test out the imaging capabilities.

It comes with these cameras:

• 200MP Zeiss APO Telephoto Camera

• 50MP Zeiss Gimbal-Grade Main Camera

• 50MP Zeiss Ultra Wide-Angle Camera

• 50MP Zeiss Wide-Angle Front Camera

We used a combination of Normal Mode, Night Mode, Concert Stage Mode, multiple zoom angles and the 200MP Telephoto lens to shoot these stunning jaw-breaking photos. The results were amazing and these pictures make the X300 Pro one of the best camera phones in the market, if not the best. The only other phone that comes close is probably the Oppo Find X9 Pro with its Hasselblad camera and similar Mediatek Dimensity 9500 chip.

Battery Life:

With its acclaimed 6,510mAh battery compared to other similar phones (Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 5,200mAh, Xiaomi 15 Ultra 5,410mAh, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5,000 mAh, Honor Magic7 Pro 5,850mAh), the X300 Pro went from 100% to only 79% in a single day with moderate texting, phone calls, emails and web browsing. It lasted almost 3 days with the same activities on a single charge. Wow! We probably don't need to bring heavy powerbanks with us when we are out or travelling.

Charging is also super fast with its 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charing. It took about 26 minutes from 0 to 60% and 0-100% in around 71 minutes.

Summary:

A very solid premium build phone with amazing battery life, buttery smooth user interface and performance. Without any screen protector, the screen remained flawless without any scratches or scuffs even after days of prolonged use. The Diamond Armour Glass proves its credibility and credentials with a rock solid material screen and resilience. The rear glass of the phone also remained in pristine condition without using the phone cover most of the time except when mounting the grip kit and telephoto extender lens.

The Zeiss camera system and Telephoto Extender lens with a Grip Handle that simulates the user experience of a normal point-and-shoot traditional non-phone camera makes this one of the best camera phones out in the market today.

Features: 8/10

Performance: 9/10

Value: 8/10

Design: 8/10

Battery Life: 9.5/10

Camera: 9.5/10

Overall Verdict: 9/10

Retail Price: S$1,599

Telephoto Extender Kit: S$299