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X300
- 6.3-inch
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- 190 g
- 6040 mAh
- Model number
- X300
Available colors
Selected: Purple
Physical specifications
6.3"
Display size
190 g
Weight
150.6 mm
Height
71.9 mm
Width
8.0 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- October 31, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 6.3"
- Resolution
- 2640 × 1216
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 4500 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 6040 mAh
- Wired charging
- 90 W
- Wireless charging
- 40 W
- Battery type
- Li-ion
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Main · 200 MP · ƒ/1.68 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/2.0; Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/2.57 · 3x optical zoom · OIS
- Front cameras
- Front · 50 MP · ƒ/2.0
- Video recording
- 4K at 60 fps
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP68; IP69
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6.0
- USB
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A praised compact Zeiss imaging flagship at 71.92 mm with 200 MP main and Dimensity 9500 on 6.31-inch LTPO — held back by thermal throttling under sustained load, weaker battery versus X300 Pro, and low-light margins below Pro tier.
Category scores
Camera
8.5
200 MP Zeiss main and triple system earn consistent praise for daylight and travel; low-light and telephoto trail X300 Pro.
Battery and charging
7.0
Moderate-use days comfortable; smaller cell versus Pro tightens margins for gaming, hotspot, and heavy 200 MP days.
Performance
7.0
Dimensity 9500 flies daily; Notebookcheck throttling under prolonged gaming and 4K stress is the main caveat.
Handling and portability
8.5
71.92 mm width and 150.57 mm height excel for single-thumb reach on a camera-focused flagship. Among the best pocket fits for a 200 MP Zeiss phone — core reason buyers choose X300 over Pro.
Build quality
8.0
Premium 7.95 mm glass-and-aluminum compact; IP and wireless variance by SKU requires confirmation.
Value
8.5
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- Praised 200 MP Zeiss camera system in a sub-72 mm compact body
- Dimensity 9500 responsive for daily use and fast camera processing
- 6.31-inch LTPO balances one-handed reach with flagship display quality
Weaknesses
- Thermal throttling under sustained high-load workloads
- Battery endurance below X300 Pro for power users
- Low-light and telephoto limits versus Pro despite daylight camera praise
Best for
- Photography-first compact flagship buyers prioritizing pocket fit
- X200 FE upgraders wanting 200 MP and newer Dimensity silicon
- Travel shooters who accept Pro battery trade-offs for narrower carry
Less suitable for
- Endurance and sustained-performance maximalists who should buy X300 Pro
- Competitive gamers needing uncapped thermal headroom
- Concert and night-street photographers demanding Pro low-light margin
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: vivo X200 FE owners who shoot daily
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: 200 MP Zeiss main, Dimensity 9500, and LTPO deliver meaningful camera and performance gains in the same compact lane.
Current device: vivo X300 Pro owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Downgrading loses battery, cooling, and low-light margin unless width pain is extreme.
Current device: Wide Galaxy S25+ or iPhone Pro Max
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Pocket relief and praised Zeiss cameras help — audition battery habits before leaving larger cells.
Current device: vivo X200 or X100 compact generation
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Camera, LTPO, and Dimensity 9500 feel like proper generational upgrades.
Current device: Gaming-first iQOO owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Thermal limits under sustained load make dedicated gaming phones the better tool.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ComfortableIts width suits comfortable one-handed reach for many users.
Pocket friendliness
ExcellentIts footprint fits standard pockets more easily than larger phones.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
Better for quick glances and messaging than long reading or video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The vivo X300 earns respect as vivo's camera-first compact flagship for 2025 — 71.92 mm wide, 150.57 mm tall, 7.95 mm thick, and 190 g with a praised 200 MP Zeiss main camera, triple-lens versatility, Dimensity 9500 daily responsiveness, and a 6.31-inch LTPO panel that keeps pocket fit and one-handed reach competitive with the best narrow flagships. Reviewers and owners align on imaging as the headline win; the honest trade-offs are endurance and thermals below X300 Pro — Notebookcheck documents throttling when gaming or 4K recording stresses the compact chassis, and busy-day battery margins tighten for hotspot-heavy users. Shoppers who want Pro-adjacent Zeiss output without Pro width should audition the X300; shoppers who need two-day endurance or uncapped sustained performance should buy Pro upstream.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- PurpleBlackBluePink
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- Model variants
- X300
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