vivo X300 series: Dimensity 9500, 200MP periscope, LTPO OLED

vivo has officially unveiled its new X300 flagship line, with prices starting at 4,399 yuan (about $590). The series leans on a string of industry firsts spanning processors, cameras, and displays.

The headline upgrade is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, co-developed with vivo and paired with the in-house V3+ NPU for advanced image processing. The camera stack introduces a 200 MP Samsung HPB sensor alongside two new Sony units, the LYT-828 and LYT-602. In the top-tier X300 Pro, the setup combines a 50 MP Sony LYT-828 main camera, a 50 MP Samsung ultrawide, and a 200 MP Samsung HPB periscope with macro support.

vivo puts the spotlight on mobile photography: the phones offer an AI movie mode, 4K video at 60 FPS on every camera, expanded portrait algorithms, and the option to generate multiple images from a single shot without losing quality. Power comes from a new silicon–carbon anode battery paired with semi-solid-state tech. The X300 itself carries a 6,040 mAh battery with 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging, all in a body that stays slim at 7.95 mm and light at 190 g—an impressive balance for a flagship.

The X300’s display comes off an exclusive BOE line: a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED panel with a 2640×1216 resolution, up to 120 Hz refresh, and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The phones also feature a glass body with a velvet-like finish, IP68/IP69 protection, a robust haptic motor, and an upgraded cooling system geared toward gaming.

The series ships with OriginOS 6, tuned for speed—app launches take just 72 ms. There’s also a neat ecosystem trick: shake to share photos into a group without quality loss, even between iPhone and Android. Sales in China begin at 4,399 yuan for the 12+256 GB model, with the 16 GB + 1 TB configuration priced at 5,799 yuan. The focus is clear: performance, imaging, and display tech carry the narrative, and the appeal will hinge on how seamlessly those headline components come together in everyday use.