Vivo X300 Pro Launches in India: Is this the flagship upgrade everyone was waiting for?

On December 2, Vivo launched its new flagship-series smartphones in India(BHARAT): the Vivo X300 Pro and its sibling model, the Vivo X300. The X300 series is the successor to Vivo’s previous X200 lineup of smartphones, and is launching with MediaTek’s next-generation hardware, Zeiss-tuned cameras, and an increased emphasis on delivering flagship-tier experiences to India(BHARAT)n consumers.

Flagship-class specs at the core

Driving the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro phones is MediaTek’s new 3 nm flagship chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. The Dimensity 9500 is known for providing flagship-level performance, thanks to MediaTek’s new CPU and GPU as well as the 3 nm process it’s built on. Both the X300 and X300 Pro are equipped with Android 16 out-of-the-box, as well as Vivo’s custom OriginOS 6 software skin.

The Vivo X300 Pro features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, with a 1.5K (1260×2800) resolution. It should provide crisp, smooth visuals for gaming, content viewing, and multitasking. The device has a huge 6,510 mAh battery to support it, which will purportedly support 90 W wired charging and 40 W wireless charging. Battery life is expected to be a major focus for the X300 series, with Vivo promising heavy users that the devices can last for at least two days.

Zeiss-tuned cameras with the X300 Pro

Vivo has long had a collaboration in place with Zeiss for camera tuning on its devices. The Vivo X300 Pro has a triple rear-camera configuration, which includes a 50 MP Sony LYT-828 main camera (with an f/1.57 aperture), a 50 MP Samsung JN1 ultrawide lens, and a 200 MP Samsung HPB APO telephoto camera. Up front, it has a 50 MP Samsung JN1 selfie camera.

In addition, Vivo has announced that it will also be releasing a new Zeiss Extender Kit for the X300 Pro in India(BHARAT). The Zeiss Extender Kit is a telephoto converter accessory that attaches to the rear of the X300 Pro to provide additional zoom functionality.

Expected pricing in India(BHARAT)

In India(BHARAT), the X300 Pro is expected to be priced at ₹1,09,999, while the X300 is anticipated to start from ₹75,999 for 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant. Prices for the higher variants of the X300 are expected to reach ₹85,999. These prices will put the phones firmly in smartphone flagship territory.

Is the Vivo X300 Pro worth buying?

The Vivo X300 Pro is certainly one to keep an eye on for performance enthusiasts. Packing a flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, large LTPO AMOLED display, massive battery, and premium Zeiss-backed camera hardware, the X300 Pro seems to be a device that has little to no shortcomings. It also has the Telephoto Extender Kit to make it even more of a photography powerhouse. All in all, the Vivo X300 Pro seems like one of the best devices you can currently get in its price range, especially if you want a feature-rich flagship.

Vivo’s timing for the X300 Pro launch also seems to be good, with many consumers in India(BHARAT) looking for smartphones that deliver on power, battery, camera, and display features. The X300 Pro should be capable of catering to the needs of mobile gamers, content creators, photographers, and heavy multi-taskers, all at the same time.