Vivo X300 Series Blurs the Line Between Standard and Ultra Flagships

The X300 Pro centers its appeal on a new 200-megapixel HPB imaging sensor developed alongside Samsung. This sensor powers an 85mm-equivalent telephoto lens that mirrors the capabilities of the X200 Ultra, including support for the specialized telephoto extender introduced earlier this year. While the f/2.67 aperture is marginally slower than its predecessor, the main camera marks a significant advancement. It utilizes the Sony LYT-828 sensor, which offers a faster aperture than the hardware found in the previous Ultra model.

Despite these gains, the ultrawide camera remains the primary differentiator, featuring a smaller sensor that lacks the low-light performance of the top-tier models. However, the inclusion of 4K, 120fps, 10-bit Log video recording across all three rear lenses reinforces the Pro's high-end status. The base X300 model also remains competitive, housing the same 200-megapixel Samsung sensor in its primary shooter with a swift f/1.68 aperture. By cascading these imaging technologies down to the X300 series, Vivo is effectively challenging the market perception that superior camera performance must be locked behind an Ultra-branded price tag.