Why the Vivo X300 Pro Stands Out in 2025

So the Vivo X300 Pro Global Launch has finally happened and I got my hands on one for testing. Now I’ve got some thoughts worth sharing, let me tell you what I think. 2025 and the smartphone industry seems to be bursting at the seams with so many gadgets that are all starting to look and feel the same but when I first unboxed this thing a few days back, my eyes were drawn to it in a way that I didn’t quite expect.

The Vivo X300 Pro is launched into a market where customers are getting pretty fed up with incremental changes and cameras that are just old hat, no matter how high the specs may be. To be honest, it grabbed my initial attention because of that 200MP telephoto setup with the Zeiss name attached on paper that sounds like a lot to process. I’ve been using it as my daily phone for the past few days now and the truth is there’s enough that’s genuinely different here to make it worth talking about of course, it’s not perfect and I’ll get into that too.

I’ve been using the Vivo X300 Pro as my primary phone for over a week, including gaming, photography, and daily work tasks.

Vivo X300 Pro Design: Does It Feel Premium in Hand?

To be honest, the in hand feel of this phone feels solid and good because of the flat glass build gives it a modern look. Although many people enjoy curved designs for some reason, I am a fan of the flat design build. Due to its 226 grams of weight it may feel a bit heavier than standard. 

The 8mm thickness is noticeable when you stack it against something like the iPhone 17 Pro, but honestly it doesn’t bother me because that extra thickness houses a massive battery which we’ll get to later. 

It comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings which mean you can take this device underwater or wash it under a tap, though I haven’t been brave enough to test the IP69 part because who really needs to pressure wash their phone? 

The 6.78inch LTPO AMOLED display is bright enough that I’ve had zero issues using it outdoors. That 4500 nits peak brightness claim seems legitimate based on real world use. The best part is that it supports HDR 10+ and Dolby vision.

Vivo X300 Pro Performance and Benchmarks

The phone is powered by the latest Dimensity 9500 chip which is built on a 3 nm manufacturing process  the Vivo X300 Pro has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. During the testing of this device, it scored a whacking 3,557,652 on the AnTuTu benchmark and a very respectable 3,538 in single core and 10,423 in multi core on Geekbench. In addition to these test results, the Vivo X300 Pro also aced my storage speed tests with a score of 137,378.

All those numbers are pretty mind blowing when they’re all lined up like that. But in the real world it handles all tasks smoothly as you’d expect from any flagship in 2025, and I haven’t experienced any lag when switching between apps, scrolling through social media feeds, or jumping between browser tabs with a dozen things open. Thanks to the 16GB RAM Apps stay in memory longer, so when I go back to anything I opened an hour ago, I don’t have to wait for it to reload.

Gaming performance is pretty great too. I’ve been playing Genshin Impact and BGMI during my testing. I was getting a steady 110120 FPS in BGMI and a smooth 60 FPS in Genshin Impact  consistently.

The phone does get pretty warm after 2030 minutes of intense gaming, make it warm enough you’d probably notice it and might even think about taking a break, but not so hot that it’s uncomfortable. With thermal management systems in place the Vivo X300 Pro is supposed to keep its cool, but during extended gaming sessions they seem to be working pretty furiously.

Vivo X300 Pro Camera: Real World Testing

Here’s where things get really interesting, and I’d argue this is actually the main reason you’d even consider buying this phone over everyone else. The x300 pro ‘s camera setup is the real star of the show, with a 50MP main sensor from Sony’s LYT828 that while reliable, in no way blows me away, a 50MP ultrawide that’s pretty much fine for snapping group shots and landscapes, and that 200MP Zeiss telephoto which i was pretty skeptical about but have since discovered has turned out to be a surprisingly useful beast

I’ve been throwing the camera through its paces during my daily commute, at a few restaurants for food pics yes, that’s literally what I do now, and on a little weekend getaway where I specifically set out to test its low light chops. In good daylight, the  x300 pro ‘s Zeiss camera takes pictures that look spot on, no over-sharp HDR nonsense, just natural colours that actually do what they say on the tin. I’ve only had to edit a couple of shots and that’s saying something because I usually tweak everything.

The low light performance nailed it. I was at a cafe about half way through my time with the phone, and it managed to capture details without turning up the ISO to eye-watering levels or resorting to that fake “night mode” look where everything looks like it’s been airbrushed to oblivion . The portrait mode does a decent job with edge detection, and the background blur looks organic rather than the harsh cutout job you see on cheaper phones

Now, about that vivo x300 pro telephoto extender addon that’s going for Rs. 18,999 to be honest, i haven’t bothered looking into it because that price seems utterly mental for what is essentially an addon lens , but if you’re a total mobile photography nerd and have cash burning a hole in your pocket then maybe give it a look. The built-in telephoto zoom already gets you pretty far, and I’m not convinced most people need more than what’s included out of the box.

How Long Does the Vivo X300 Pro Battery Really Last?

The X300 Pro comes with a 6510mAh battery, the biggest I’ve seen in a flagship smartphone that doesn’t feel heavy. In my testing with moderate to heavy use and by that I mean probably three hours of screen time with social media, an hour of video streaming, frequent photo taking, some gaming, and constant background sync for email and messaging the vivo x300 pro battery life consistently gets me through a full day with around twenty to thirty percent left by bedtime.

On lighter days when I’m just checking messages and doing some browsing, I’ve managed to stretch the battery life to a day and a half before I need to plug it in.  The X300 Pro’s charging speed is pretty impressive too, rated at 90W for wired charging, and it takes around 42 minutes to go from dead to full, which is fast enough not to worry about my battery level during the day. 

The 40W wireless charging is also an option if you want it, but to be honest I’ve only used it occasionally as I’m generally at my desk and wired is just that much quicker.

What I noticed during my testing is that the battery life stays pretty consistent even after a couple of weeks of daily use although admittedly that’s still a bit too soon to say for sure how it’ll hold up in the long term. The good news is that I haven’t had any weird issues with battery drain or unexpected drops in the percentage of problems I’ve had with other phones from time to time.

Vivo X300 Pro Software: What’s New with OriginOS?

The software experience on this phone runs Android 16 as the base with vivo x300 pro originos 6 layered on top, and honestly this is where my feelings get mixed. No Funtouch OS this time Origin OS which is highly customizable, I like that because I like tweaking things to work exactly how I want them to, but there is some preinstalled bloatware, which I deactivated or removed as soon as I could.

Vivo is promising OS updates for 5 years & security patches for 7 years with their software updates commitment for the vivo x300 pro a commitment that’s roughly on par with Samsung, and actually puts them ahead of a lot of other Chinese manufacturers that’ve typically offered much less support . If you want to keep this phone on for a few years, that’s really fantastic news to hear .

OriginOS 6 comes with some useful options like gesture controls, an alright always on display which lets you choose a few different clock styles, and a one handed mode that’s actually pretty usable even on such a big screen. The notch notifications are good enough too, although not quite as silky smooth as they are on a Pixel phone.

One thing I have noticed though, is that occasionally notifications will show up a couple of seconds later than they would on my other phones. It’s not a consistent problem but it’s not reliable enough for me to say it’s the OS that’s the issue.

Vivo X300 Pro vs Competitors: Better Than iPhone or Samsung?

This is the question everyone actually wants answered, right? How does it stack up against the big players? The vivo x300 pro vs iphone 17 pro comparison is interesting because they’re targeting slightly different priorities. 

Apple’s telephoto zoom maxes out at a lower magnification, so if you’re really into photography and want serious zoom capabilities, the Vivo wins pretty clearly in that specific category.

Camera quality overall is more subjective, iPhone produces that consistently polished look people are used to, while the Vivo gives you more flexibility and slightly more natural colors in my opinion. 

The iOS ecosystem integration is obviously better if you’re already deep into Apple devices, and the Vivo can’t compete there at all. Performancewise, they’re close enough that most people wouldn’t notice a difference in daily use.

Against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, it’s even more of a tossup. Samsung’s got the S Pen if you care about that, a more refined software experience with One UI, and probably better longterm software support track record. 

The vivo x300 pro vs x300 comparison is less relevant here since we’re talking about the Pro model specifically, but the jump from the standard X300 to the Pro mainly gets you better camera hardware and faster charging from what I understand.

Final Thoughts on the Vivo X300 Pro: Buy It or Skip?

Almost over a week into owning this phone and I’ve finally got a handle on who might actually want to buy it. If you’re a photography enthusiast who wants genuinely good zoom and natural looking photos but doesn’t want to break the bank on an iPhone 17 Pro Max then the vivo x300 pro is definitely worth a look.

That camera system is actually really good, the battery life makes you not stress about getting through the day and the performance is more than enough for anything you’re actually going to do on a phone.

Now that said, it’s not perfect and you need to know the compromises. The software isn’t as slick as you’d get with a Samsung or Apple phone, there’s some junk apps that you’ll have to delete and it gets pretty hot when you’re gaming for a long time. 

If you’re super into the Apple or Samsung ecosystem then switching to this probably just isn’t worth it just for the camera upgrades. If what you really want is the absolute best software experience and cameras don’t matter that much then a pixel or an iPhone is probably a better bet.

But if you think the camera versatility is worth it, and battery life is important and you’re okay spending a bit of time customizing the software to get it just right, then this phone delivers good enough and that’s all anyone should really expect to make it worth considering. 

It’s not life changing and honestly I’m so sick of every phone being described as some kinda revolutionary game changer, but it’s a solid flagship that does some stuff pretty well and other things good enough.

Would I throw my own money at this phone ? probably depends on the price and what kind of trade in deal is available at the time but I wouldn’t talk someone out of it if what they really want is a good camera and a long battery life on an Android flagship. Just go in with some realistic expectations about the software experience and you’ll probably be happy with what you get.