When shopping for a premium smartphone, consumers are often forced to choose between top-tier camera hardware and reliable battery life. The slimmest, most camera-heavy devices usually sacrifice internal space, leaving you hunting for a charger by the late afternoon. With the introduction of the new X300s, vivo is actively looking to solve that exact problem. Sitting just below the flagship Ultra model, this new device offers a highly practical alternative for users who want exceptional photography without compromising on sheer, all-day endurance.
A Formidable Camera Array
While it serves as the slightly more accessible entry point into vivo’s new premium tier, the X300s absolutely does not skimp on its optics. The device is equipped with a highly formidable camera setup designed to handle almost any daily shooting scenario. Leading the charge is a massive 200-megapixel main shooter backed by optical image stabilisation. This ensures that even if your hands are a bit shaky or you are shooting in a dimly lit restaurant, your primary photos will remain crisp and vibrant.
Flanking that massive main sensor is a highly capable 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, which is perfect for capturing expansive landscapes or fitting large groups of friends into a single frame. For those moments when you need to get closer to the action, vivo has included a dedicated 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Instead of relying purely on a grainy digital zoom, this physical lens allows you to zoom in on your subjects while retaining crucial, authentic detail.
Built for True Endurance
Where the X300s truly separates itself from the rest of the crowded smartphone market is in its sheer physical endurance. vivo has managed to equip this model with a staggering 7,100mAh battery, officially making it the largest power cell ever featured in an X-series device. For the everyday user, this translates to true peace of mind. You can comfortably leave your bulky power bank at home, knowing the device will easily survive the heaviest days of gaming, GPS navigation, and 4K video recording.
To make sure all that power is used efficiently, the phone is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. This silicon is explicitly designed to balance heavy processing tasks with smart power management. You will experience all of this performance through a vibrant 6.78-inch 1.5K display. Crucially, vivo maintained a premium 144Hz refresh rate, guaranteeing that everything from scrolling through your social media feeds to playing visually intense mobile games feels incredibly fluid and responsive.
Pricing & Availability
The vivo X300s is officially available for pre-order in the Chinese market right now, with full retail sales expected to begin in early April. It serves as a highly attractive option for users wanting premium features at a slightly more palatable price point than the top-tier Ultra model.
Pricing for the device starts at a very competitive CNY 4,999 (RM 3,255) for the base configuration, which includes a healthy 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. While these initial rollout details and pre-order windows are currently restricted to China, the smartphone community is highly anticipating a broader global release in the coming months, though vivo has yet to confirm exact international launch dates for this specific model.
