The Vivo X300 Pro is positioned as an expensive camera flagship and is sold exclusively with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage in Europe. The phone features an IP69-certified premium chassis made of glass and aluminum, and feels quite sturdy despite a slightly top-heavy camera module. Furthermore, the handset sports a very bright 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1 to 120Hz refresh rate, high HDR brightness and accurate colors.
Additional features include WiFi 7, many supported cellular frequencies, tri-band GNSS, dual SIM with eSIM support, an ultra-fast ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as well as seven years of security patches and five years of major Android software updates.
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The camera is clearly the highlight of the Vivo X300 Pro. A very good triple-camera setup developed in cooperation with Zeiss takes very good photos with natural color reproduction, convincing dynamic range and strong low-light performance. Video can be recorded at up to 8K and with very good stabilization in some cases, while the front camera also impressed our testers with its autofocus and 4K video support.
However, the X300 Pro also showed some noticeable drawbacks in everyday use. Under sustained load, the Dimensity chipset throttles significantly, the GNSS is rather slow when acquiring a satellite signal, the speakers sound tinny at higher volumes and battery life is solid but not fantastic despite the big battery.
As expected, there is no headphone jack, no microSD slot and no power adapter included. In addition, the X300 Pro lacks UWB support and has no barometer. Overall, this is a strong camera smartphone, but its thermal management, audio quality and efficiency leave some room for improvement, especially considering the high price. For more details, stay tuned for our upcoming in-depth review of the Vivo X300 Pro and check out the first part of our dedicated camera test in the meantime.
Editor of the original article: Daniel Schmidt – Managing Editor Mobile – 776 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2013
As a child I was fascinated by my Commodore 16, and this sparked my enthusiasm for computers. Using my first modem, I surfed the BTX videotext system and later the World Wide Web. I have always been captivated by the latest technologies, and this is especially true for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. I’ve been part of the Notebookcheck team since 2013 and have also on occasion written for Notebookinfo.de, and I’m looking forward to testing new innovations for our readers. I like to spend my spare time indulging in photography and barbecues and being with my family.
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My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.