vivo just launched the X300 FE, the company’s latest compact smartphone in the X300 series in India, as it had promised. The new device is positioned as a lifestyle-oriented flagship, combining a smaller form factor with high-end internal specifications, advanced camera hardware co-engineered with ZEISS, and extensive AI integrations.
Design and Display
The vivo X300 FE is built around a 16.04 cm (6.31-inch) flat display that reaches a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The screen utilizes ZEISS Master Color Display technology for accurate visual reproduction.
- Build Materials: The chassis features an aerospace-grade aluminum frame, smooth rounded edges, and a flat frame to minimize accidental screen touches.
- Camera Module: The rear camera module features a horizontal layout with a “floating droplet cold-sculpting” design intended to seamlessly blend into the back panel while reducing smudges.
- Color Options: The device is available in three colors: Urban Olive, Lilac Purple, and Noir Black.
Camera Hardware and Computational Photography
The smartphone heavily emphasizes its photography and videography capabilities, leveraging a vivo-ZEISS co-engineered system.
Camera Array:
- Main Camera: 50MP ZEISS camera powered by the Sony IMX921 sensor.
- Telephoto: 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto camera capable of up to 100x digital zoom. It features the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2, offering a 200mm equivalent focal length via a compact Kepler-based optical structure.
- Ultra Wide-Angle: 8MP sensor for landscape and group photography.
- Front Camera: 50MP ZEISS Wide-Angle camera.
Imaging Features:
- ZEISS Multifocal Portrait: Supports five classic focal lengths (23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm) paired with ZEISS Style Bokeh and adaptive Flash Portrait lighting.
- AI Enhancements: Features an AI True Clarity Engine for RAW-level optimization, an AI-enabled 200MP upscaling feature, and Street Photography Mode for rapid capture and 14-bit processing.
- Video Capabilities: Supports 4K 60FPS Pro Video, 4K 120FPS, and 8K 30FPS recording.
AI Capabilities
The X300 FE integrates a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence tools categorized into imaging, audio, and system operations:
- AI Creative Camera: Detects scenes and recommends over 25 styles, including Sunlight, Mist Spotlight, Phoenix, and Snowy.
- AI Editing Tools: Includes Live Cutout, AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, AI Reflection Erase, and AI Erase for localized image manipulation.
- System AI: Features AI Search (natural language queries), AI Creation (rewriting, summarization, and translation), and AI Captions (real-time transcription and multilingual translation).
- Audio Enhancements: Includes an AI Audio Noise Eraser to isolate voices from background interference.
Performance, Battery, and Cooling
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, utilizing a custom Oryon architecture with an all-big-core design.
- Memory & Storage: Equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
- Thermal Management: A 4005 mm² VC liquid cooling system with high-performance thermal graphite manages device temperatures under heavy loads.
- Battery & Charging: The device houses a 6,500 mAh battery, which vivo states is the largest in India for this screen size category. It supports 90W Wired FlashCharge and 40W Wireless FlashCharge.
- Connectivity: Features AI SuperLink for stabilized connectivity in weak-signal areas and NFC for contactless transactions.
Durability and Security
To ensure longevity, the vivo X300 FE comes with notable durability certifications:
- Resistance Ratings: IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and high-pressure water resistance (including immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes).
- Impact Protection: Features SCHOTT Xensation cover glass and SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance, adhering to military-grade durability standards.
- Biometrics: Equipped with Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanning 2.0, designed to function accurately even with wet fingers.
Software Experience: OriginOS 6
The smartphone runs on OriginOS 6, which introduces several new productivity and ecosystem integration features.
- Origin Island: A dynamic notification and multitasking capsule that supports features like “Drag & Go” and displays real-time connectivity status (including seamless integration with Apple AirPods).
- vivo Office Kit: Enables phone mirroring, lossless file transfers, and remote PC control.
- Shake & Share: A cross-platform file transfer feature that allows users to instantly share files with nearby Android and iOS devices by shaking the phone.
- Privacy & Updates: Includes “Private Space” for encrypted data isolation. vivo has committed to providing 5 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates.
vivo X300 FE specifications
- 6.31-inch (2640 x 1216 pixels) 1.5K 1-120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, 4320Hz high frequency PWM dimming, up to 5000 nits peak brightness
- Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 829 GPU
- 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
- Android 16 with OriginOS 6
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- 50MP main camera with Sony IMX921 sensor, f/1.57 aperture, OIS, 8MP 106° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 50MP IMX882 3x periscope telephoto camera with f/2.65 aperture, Aura light
- 50MP autofocus front camera with f/2.0 aperture
- In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res audio
- Dust and Water resistant ( IP68 + IP69 ratings)
- Dimensions: 150.83 x 71.76 x 7.99 mm; Weight: 191g
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS (L1 + L5), USB Type-C 2.0, NFC
- 6500mAh (typ) battery with 90W fast charging, 40W wireless fast charging
Pricing and availability
- vivo X300 FE 12GB + 256GB – Rs. 79,999
- vivo X300 FE 12GB + 512GB – Rs. 89,999
- vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Accessories Kit – Rs. 3,999
- vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 – Rs. 15,999
- vivo X300 FE + Extender + Accessories Kit – Rs. 99,997.
It will be available from vivo India online store, Flipkart, Amazon.in, and offline stores with pre-bookings starting today and sale starting from May 14th.
Launch offers
Mainline Offers:
- The bundle (including X300 FE base variant, extender, and the accessories kit) is priced at INR 95,997 post an INR 4,000 flat discount
- 24 months zero cost EMI at INR 4000/ month with zero down payment with extender and accessory kit
- OR Additional 10% instant cashback on select bank cards
- INR 5,000 upgrade bonus for special users**
- 1 year free extended warranty
- 60% discount on V-shield
- Upto 70% Assured Buyback @799
- Jio 5000GB data benefits
Online Offers
- The bundle (including X300 FE base variant, extender, and the accessories kit) is priced at INR 95,997 post an INR 4,000 flat discount
- Additional 10% instant cashback on select bank cards ( HDFC, SBI & Axis )
- 24 months zero cost EMI at INR 4000/ month with zero down payment with extender and accessory kit.
- Additional INR 5,000 upgrade bonus
- 1 year free extended warranty
- Jio 5000GB data benefits
Commenting on the launch, Vikas Tagra, Head of Product Management – X Series, vivo India, said:
The strong response to our compact flagship portfolio has reaffirmed that consumers today are looking for smartphones that combine premium performance with a form factor that fits seamlessly into their lifestyles. Built around these evolving consumer needs, the vivo X300 FE takes this vision further by bringing together sophisticated design, flagship-level performance and advanced ZEISS imaging in a compact device. With the Fashion Edition, we have created a smartphone that not only delivers on functionality, but also reflects the identity, aspirations and style of modern users.