It’s official! Vivo has dropped its biggest flagship bomb yet in the Indian market. The much-anticipated Vivo X300, X300 Pro launched in India today (December 2, 2025), and they are here to redefine what a smartphone camera can do. The base model price starts at ₹75,999, immediately placing the series in the ultra-premium segment alongside competitors from Samsung and the new OnePlus 15 lineup.
This new X-series lineup is not for the faint of heart or the light of wallet. It’s a direct challenge to the top tier, leveraging a massive 200MP camera and an engineering marvel of a telephoto lens that promises to turn every user into a professional photographer. We break down the display, camera details and all you need to know about Vivo’s boldest move yet.
The Flagship Price Tag: Starting at ₹75,999
The biggest talking point of the Vivo X300, X300 Pro launched in India event is undoubtedly the price. Vivo has gone all-in on the premium positioning, signaling that the brand is confident its technology justifies the cost.
- Vivo X300: The base model price starts at ₹75,999 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage). The top variant (16GB + 512GB) goes up to ₹85,999.1
- Vivo X300 Pro: This ultra-flagship comes in a single, top-end configuration (16GB + 512GB) priced at a jaw-dropping ₹1,09,999.2
Pre-orders kick off right away, with the official sale set to begin on December 10 across all major online platforms and retail stores. Vivo is sweetening the deal with a 10% instant cashback on selected bank cards (SBI, IDFC, Axis Bank) and a free pair of Vivo TWS 3e earbuds.
The Camera Beast: Unpacking the 200MP ZEISS Wonder
If the price shocked you, the camera specs will stun you. The Vivo X300 series is built entirely around photography, continuing the brand’s long-standing partnership with ZEISS.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Optical Zoom Champion
The star of the show is the Vivo X300 Pro. It features a revolutionary triple-camera setup, tuned to perfection by ZEISS:
- 200MP ZEISS APO Periscope Telephoto Camera: This is the headline grabber. The sensor is optimized for long-distance shots, offering a stunning 3.7x optical zoom and reaching up to 100x digital zoom. It is the clearest telephoto lens on any Vivo phone to date, perfect for capturing distant subjects with incredible detail.
- 50MP Main Camera: Powered by a large Sony LYT828 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for rock-steady shots, even in low light.
- 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera: A high-resolution ultrawide lens that ensures landscapes and group shots maintain flagship-level clarity.
The Photography Brain
Both phones utilize the powerful custom Vivo V3+ and VS1 imaging chips.3 These dedicated processors handle complex computational photography tasks, ensuring that features like 4K HDR Portrait Video and night mode processing are lightning fast, delivering results that truly match the pro-grade ZEISS optics.
For those serious about long-range photography, Vivo is also selling a separate ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit for ₹18,999, which pushes the optical reach even further.
Power, Durability, and Future-Proof Software
The Vivo X300, X300 Pro launched in India are not just camera phones; they are performance titans.
- Under the Hood: Both devices are powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset built on a 3nm process. Paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, performance is smooth, making it ideal for everything from high-graphics gaming to heavy multitasking.
- Software Milestone: Vivo has debuted its new operating system, OriginOS 6 (based on Android 16), replacing the older Funtouch OS in India. The real story here is Vivo’s unprecedented commitment to software longevity: they are promising a colossal 5 years of major Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches. This level of long-term support is a massive win for consumers and rivals the commitment shown by Samsung and Apple.
- Built for Battle: The X300 series is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance, meaning they can handle dust storms and even high-pressure water jets, setting a new benchmark for flagship durability.
The Display, Camera Details and Battery Giants
The visual experience on the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro is nothing short of brilliant.
- Eye-Popping Display: The display, camera details are critical here. Both phones feature a stunning 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with an adaptive 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate. Crucially, the screens boast a phenomenal 4,500 nits peak brightness—making them incredibly easy to view even under the harshest Indian sun. The Armor Glass protection adds an extra layer of peace of mind.
- The standard X300 features a compact 6.31-inch screen, while the X300 Pro gets a larger 6.78-inch panel.4
- Refuelled in a Flash: The batteries are huge: 6,040mAh in the X300 and a massive 6,510mAh in the X300 Pro.5 Both support lightning-fast 90W ultra-fast flash charging (wired) and 40W wireless charging, ensuring minimal downtime.
The Vivo X300, X300 Pro launched in India are clearly targeted at the true mobile photography enthusiast who demands cutting-edge optics and a phone that will last them for years. With the base price starts at ₹75,999, it’s a premium investment, but one that promises an unmatched imaging experience. Don’t forget, the sale begins on December 10!
