Vivo is heating up the flagship race with the X300 Pro, a serious contender powered by MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9500. What’s interesting is that while the phone has just launched in China, global importers like Giztop have already started selling it for under $1,000 — and a global launch is rumored for next month. For anyone after a photography-focused flagship that doesn’t compromise on performance, design, or battery life, this might be one to watch.
The X300 Pro sits at the top of the new X300 lineup (for now), bringing clear upgrades in both design and performance. Inside, it’s powered by the Dimensity 9500 chip, which promises smooth handling of gaming, AI tasks, and everyday workloads. The phone weighs 226g and measures 161.98 × 75.48 × 7.99mm, packing a hefty 6,510mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. It’s built to last through long days without a power outlet in sight.
The real highlight, though, is the camera setup — a showcase of Zeiss-tuned optics. The main shooter is a 50MP Sony LYT-828 sensor (1/1.28″, f/1.57, 24mm equivalent), paired with a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide (1/2.76″) and a 200MP Samsung HPB telephoto (1/1.4″) for detailed zoom shots. On the front sits another 50MP JN1 sensor (with autofocus) for selfies and video calls. Together, they push Vivo’s imaging game to new heights, especially in dynamic range and portrait processing.
Up front, there’s a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1–120Hz refresh rate, 1,260 × 2,800 resolution, and 1.1mm equilateral bezels, ensuring fluid and immersive visuals whether you’re gaming or streaming.
Pricing and availability:
Pricing starts at CNY 5,299 (~$743) for the 12GB + 256GB model and goes up to CNY 6,699 (~$939) for 16GB + 1TB. A premium version with satellite connectivity and a Photographer Kit costs CNY 8,299 (~$1,164). The phone will hit the shelves in the home country on October 17.
Retailers like Giztop ($939) already have imports in stock, running OriginOS 6 (Chinese variant) with Google Play pre-installed — though features like Wear OS pairing reportedly aren’t supported yet.
A global launch is expected in November. If import pricing holds steady, the X300 Pro could easily become one of the best-value flagships of 2025.
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(Source: Vivo)
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