Vivo X300 Ultra Review: A Mobile Photography Powerhouse

The Vivo X300 Ultra, the company's first 'Ultra' phone to launch outside China, is a mobile photography system that rivals dedicated cameras. It features a 200MP Sony LYT-901 main sensor with 35mm equivalent focal length, a 200MP Samsung HP0 telephoto at 85mm, and a 50MP Sony LYT-818 ultra-wide. The phone includes a photography kit with a grip, case, and two APO telephoto lenses (200mm and 400mm) co-developed with Zeiss. The 6.82-inch AMOLED display supports 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The 6600mAh battery supports 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. Vivo's color science is praised, with custom color styles and extensive manual controls. The phone excels in versatility, capturing people, landscapes, sports, and street scenes. Video capabilities include Log recording, Dolby Vision, and cinematic LUTs. Initial dynamic range issues were addressed via software updates. The X300 Ultra is positioned as a top competitor against the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and others, priced at €1,999 without the kit.