The Vivo X300 Ultra is one of 2026’s most ambitious flagship smartphones, combining a groundbreaking 200MP dual-camera system, a massive 6600mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance. Priced around ₹1.5 lakh in India, it rivals the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but stands out as a true “camera-first” device.
Design & Build
- Premium construction: Glass front/back with aluminum frame.
- Dimensions: 163 × 76.8 × 8.2 mm, weighing 232g.
- Durability: IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance.
- Camera bump: Large and prominent, reflecting its camera-centric design.
Display
- 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED with 144Hz refresh rate.
- Resolution: 1440 × 3168 pixels, ~510ppi.
- HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid.
- Ultra HDR image rendering ensures vibrant visuals.
Camera System
The highlight of the X300 Ultra is its multi-lens camera setup:
- Main camera: 200MP, f/1.9, gimbal OIS.
- Telephoto: 200MP, f/2.7, 3.7x optical zoom, macro mode.
- Ultra-wide: 50MP, f/2.0, 116° FoV.
- Front camera: 50MP with autofocus, 4K video support.
- Video: Up to 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision HDR.
Unique strength: Multiple focal lengths (14mm, 35mm, 85mm, 170mm, 230mm) allow professional-grade portraits and dramatic zoom shots. Reviewers call it “probably the best camera on any phone today.”
Performance
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
- CPU: Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz).
- GPU: Adreno 840.
- RAM/Storage options:
- 12GB + 256GB
- 12GB + 512GB
- 16GB + 512GB
- 16GB + 1TB (top model).
- Software: Android 16 with OriginOS 6.
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: 6600mAh.
- Charging: 100W wired, 40W wireless, reverse charging supported.
- Endurance: Easily lasts a full day of heavy use.
Connectivity & Extras
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Infrared port.
- Satellite SOS support (calls/messages on 16GB + 1TB variant).
- Stereo speakers with immersive audio.
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Pricing & Availability
- Global price: ~€1,999 (~₹1.5–1.6 lakh in India).
- Positioned directly against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, but Vivo’s focus is clearly on photography enthusiasts.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Best-in-class camera system | Extremely expensive |
| Brilliant AMOLED display | Heavy and bulky |
| Huge battery + fast charging | OriginOS software inconsistencies |
| Premium build & durability | Limited AI features compared to rivals |