Vivo X300 Pro Review: The Ultimate Camera Phone of 2025

The Vivo X300 Pro is the smartphone I have been waiting to review in 2025, and it's all because last year's Vivo X200 Pro set a high bar with its excellent cameras. So after using it for 2 weeks as my primary, I am ready to answer whether Vivo will get to keep its crown of 'The Camera King of smartphones', and how it compares to the competition, all in this Vivo X300 Pro review. 

Unboxing Vivo X300 Pro 

Before we dive into the Vivo X300 Pro review, here's a look at everything included in the box of the smartphone. 

Vivo X300 Pro: Build and Design 

Year over year, Vivo has always improved its design, and the Vivo X300 Pro is the best iteration yet. It shares the same look as the more compact Vivo X300, with a large circular camera island, curved corners, and a frosted glass back. I must applaud the design team, because when I first held the phone in my hands, I could see a halo effect around the camera module as if it dropped straight from heaven. 

It is achieved when the light hits the phone from a certain angle, and I always admire it when looking at the back. The panel itself is fingerprint-resistant, so my oily fingers didn't leave a mark on the phone. The weight balance is also well-tuned, and despite being 226 grams, the X300 Pro doesn't feel that heavy.

Vivo has also provided a slight curve to the flat sides, making it comfortable to hold. Whether I was taking photos, commuting, or hitting the gym, the Vivo X300 Pro never felt out of place to carry or use. So, as far as big phones go, this is the more handy option out there, unlike the Find X9 Pro, which was cumbersome to use, as I mentioned in this Find X9 Pro review. It also features dual IP ratings, so if you ever drop it in water, it will come out fine. 

Vivo X300 Pro: Display Quality 

The X300 Pro's display is the same panel we’ve seen on the X200 Pro and the X100 Pro before it. I guess Vivo is following the 'don’t fix what isn’t broken' rule. I don't mind it, since it is still a gorgeous flat display, with non-existent bezels that make the screen feel seamless. It comes with a vivid profile that boosts colours just enough to make content pop without feeling cartoonish.

Everything looks sharp, clean, and comfortably bright, whether I’m browsing, gaming, or watching content. Speaking of content, I’ve been watching the new season of Stranger Things, and the deep blacks and strong contrast elevated the eerie horror scenes while maintaining necessary details in the shadows. 

The speakers added to that experience, but didn't live up to it. What I mean by that is they get loud enough, but they don’t deliver the low-frequency depth you’d expect from a top-tier flagship. Compared to the speakers of the Realme GT 8 Pro, the X300 Pro’s speakers sound a bit flat. But you’ll only notice the difference if you play them side by side.

Vivo X300 Pro: Performance Tested

Performance is not a concern on the Vivo X300 Pro, as it comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. It is almost on par with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in benchmarks and scores pretty well without turning the phone into a furnace. Here are the results. 

As you can see, the numbers are pretty good, but they compare slightly lower than the OnePlus 15's scores that I showed in my review. In terms of everyday usage, the phone is smooth like butter. Over my two weeks of review period, the X300 Pro delivered consistently good performance. It never slowed down, running apps optimally, didn't bug out, overheat, crash, or show any signs of stuttering. 

Even gaming is sorted, as you can enjoy heavier titles like Weathering Waves, Honkai Star Rail, or Genshin Impact at a solid 60 FPS with high graphics settings. I daily played Call of Duty: Mobile on this phone, and the gameplay was locked at 120 FPS at Smooth settings. It's the same case for BGMI too. What's more impressive here is that the phone never got alarmingly hot while gaming. 

Here's a breakdown of the gameplay settings I got in the games that I tested on the Vivo X300 Pro:

Vivo X300 Pro: Software and Updates

Software is a big change for Vivo as it brings Origin OS 6, which was previously available in China only. This is a more modern-looking interface, with iOS 26 (review) style transparent design, lock screen customizations, dynamic island (also inspired by iOS), new app icons, and a bunch of AI features. 

I have to say that it is easily miles better than the Funtouch OS, almost on par with OxygenOS 16, and I don't say it lightly. It feels more fluid to use, whether I am opening an app, unlocking the phone, or checking my notifications. It got so attached to it that I didn't want to switch to another phone for review. 

The only nitpick I have is the Vivo and the V-Appstore. These are the only 2 unnecessary apps that send you constant notifications. Yes, I could easily turn it off, but when you are paying a premium price, you don't expect this kind of an experience. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed using Origin OS on the Vivo X300 Pro during my review period. 

Vivo X300 Pro: Camera Reviewed

Vivo has excelled in the camera game with its last few flagships, and the streak continues with this one. The X300 Pro features the same cameras as last year, with newer sensors for the main and periscope lenses. This allows it to set a new standard with its photography skills. Look at the results yourself. 

The main camera takes incredible photos, in both day and night, with wide dynamic range, likeable colours, and dependable highlights and shadows. All the details in the scene are preserved, as you can see in the architecture of Humanyun's Tomb, and the photos come out looking amazing. Honestly, these shots are nothing short of wallpaper-worthy. 

Even in 2x and 3x zoom, the photos maintain their sharpness, and the subjects don't look softer. The best part is that the images don't look over-processed, thus retaining a natural look. The white balance is also on point, as it keeps the sky looking blue instead of flat-out turning it white. However, there is a blooming effect visible in night shots, especially against direct light sources. 

The 200MP periscope camera is in a league of its own. The close-up shots look extraordinary, with incredible levels of detail. I often found my jaw dropped just seeing the kind of images I have captured with the X300 Pro. Look at the well-lit leaves near the lamp post, the fur of the dog, or close-ups of birds. The contrast does go off-balance sometimes, but the quality is still there. 

The AI processing is not as aggressive as the Find X9 Pro, so the images don't look completely fake. Portrait shots come off great, with a soft bokeh effect in the background, without even switching to the dedicated mode. I am genuinely in love with the quality of these photos, and it's because of that, the X300 Pro ranks 1st in my list of the best camera mobile phones, even beating the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. 

The 50MP ultrawide camera also takes some neat shots, without me having to step back far enough. There is no fish-eye effect present here, and no distortion in the photos that I have clicked. 

The selfie camera takes well-tuned, natural selfies, but can be a hit or a miss when taking photos against strong background lights. It washes out the photos in those shots, and the skin tone appears boosted, probably compensating for the harsh lighting, as you can see below. 

Vivo X300 Pro: Battery and Charging 

The battery is slightly smaller than the Find X9 Pro or even the Realme GT 8 Pro, but it doesn't back down thanks to the solid software optimizations. You see, I always put the phone on charge before going to sleep so I can start with a 100% in the morning. But I forgot to do that one day during my review period. I went to bed with 72% and woke up 6 hours later with 0% overnight drain. 

It felt like I was still dreaming because how is it even possible? But I went on to use the phone for the rest of the day, ending it with 7% left. On average, I got almost 7.5 hours of screen time, but if you are not a heavy user, it can last you 1.5 days easily. So, it wouldn't be wrong to say that the X300 Pro is one of the best battery backup mobile phones of the year. The supplied 90W adapter can charge the phone from 0–100% in less than an hour, which was great whenever I found myself in a rush. 

Bottom Line: Should You Buy Vivo X300 Pro

There is no doubt that the Vivo X300 Pro is an expensive option at Rs 1,09,999, and you might be wondering, who would get this over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, or the iPhone 17 Pro Max? You would be right, but the Vivo brings a camera setup that is unmatched by any current smartphone right now. A well-tuned software experience, an amazing battery life, and a simple but sophisticated design. 

Yes, the display resolution should be higher, and the speakers could have been better. But this phone is certainly not for the spec enthusiasts, and I don't say this for every phone. Its value lies in its remarkable camera capabilities. If you are someone who wants to take photos that will make other smartphone users jealous for the next 2 years, then the Vivo X300 Pro is certainly worth the price. The rest of you can check out other smartphones like the Find X9, Vivo X300, or iQOO 15.