Vivo has introduced the Vivo X300 Ultra at its spring launch event, positioning it as a camera-focused flagship with a strong emphasis on professional imaging. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the device combines high-end hardware with an advanced multi-lens system developed in partnership with Zeiss.
Design and build
The X300 Ultra follows a camera-inspired DECO design, drawing from the look of pancake lenses. The design is minimal and functional, with a 2.5D flat display and physical detailing such as a knurled texture and silver trim along the frame edges.
It comes in three finishes. Film Green features an oily sheen inspired by vintage lenses. Silver Tone uses a textured back that reflects light differently. Black remains the standard option. The phone carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Performance and cooling
The device runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. Vivo has upgraded thermal management with Ice Pulse Fluid VC cooling. The system increases overall heat dissipation by 14 percent, with a 22 percent larger vapor chamber. A redesigned water return channel improves cooling efficiency and helps maintain a stable surface temperature during extended use.
Camera system
The main focus is the Zeiss master lens array, designed to deliver consistent image quality across focal lengths with 25MP output support.
The 14mm ultra-wide camera uses a 50MP Sony LYTIA 818 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, and third-generation VCS bionic spectrum technology. The 35mm main camera uses a 200MP Sony LYTIA 901 sensor with f/1.85 aperture, improved light capacity, and reduced reflectivity. The 85mm telephoto camera uses a 200MP Samsung HP0 sensor with gimbal-level stabilization and supports up to 60 autofocus operations per second.
To extend zoom capabilities, Vivo offers two external teleconverter modules. The Zeiss G2 Teleconverter provides a 200mm focal length with around 8.7x optical zoom. The Zeiss G2 Ultra Teleconverter extends this to 400mm using a 15-element optical structure.
Imaging software and video
The device includes a Blueprint Original Color Camera system with 12 spectral channels and a dedicated sensor for improved color accuracy. Vivo’s color processing includes Smooth EV compression and a custom color appearance model to handle brightness and tone.
On the video side, the X300 Ultra supports 4K 120fps Dolby Vision and 4K 120fps 10-bit Log recording across all lenses. It includes OIS stabilization on all cameras, a four-microphone array, and support for 3D LUT imports. It also integrates with ACES workflows for professional editing. Built-in cinematic modes include a 24fps film style and a 60fps modern format.
Display and battery
The phone features a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. It runs Android 16 with Origin OS 6.
It is backed by a 6600mAh battery with 90W wired charging, 40W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Pricing and availability
The Vivo X300 Ultra starts at 6,999 yuan for the 12GB + 256GB model and goes up to 11,999 yuan for the 16GB + 1TB Satellite Edition bundled with the photography kit. The device is available for pre-order and will go on sale in China starting April 3.
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