vivo X300

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21th best phone of 2025 (~$999)

GSMCritic Take: With its premium compact design, excellent display, powerful hardware, and reliable cameras, the phone feels like a true small flagship, though its high performance can lead to noticeable heat under sustained load.

6.31-inch

190g

8mm

90W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.1% of body.

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Last update: 2026-04-11

Pros

Camera

Versatile Camera System: The camera setup produces strong results across various lighting conditions, including both daytime and nighttime photography.

Strong Selfie Camera: Front-facing camera performance is singled out as particularly strong.

Good Daylight Video: Video recording performs very well in daylight with effective stabilization.

Telephoto Extender Support: The device supports an optional telephoto extender, adding flexibility to the camera system.

Performance

Top-Tier Performance: The device delivers class-leading responsiveness and is positioned among the fastest devices in its category.

Design

Compact Design: The device features a compact footprint with lightweight construction and ergonomics that enable comfortable one-handed use over extended periods.

Premium Build Quality: The design is refined, durable, and reinforced with IP68 and IP69 ratings for strong water and dust resistance.

Display

High-End Display: The screen combines high resolution, OLED technology, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and LTPO behavior for a fluid and visually striking experience.

High Brightness Display: The panel reaches notably high brightness levels and performs on par with more expensive Pro-class devices.

Battery

Excellent Battery Life: The device consistently delivers excellent endurance, easily lasting a full day of use.

Fast Charging: Charging speeds are described as fast, enhancing overall usability of the power system.

Software

Improved Software Experience: OriginOS is described as properly good and improved compared to earlier versions.

Long Software Support: The device offers five major software updates, enhancing long-term usability.

Cons

Camera

Camera Below Top Tier: The overall camera system is described as a step down compared to a higher-tier sibling.

Low-Light Video Limitations: Video performance in low-light conditions leaves room for improvement.

Not Best in Challenging Conditions: The camera does not fully match the very best devices in more demanding shooting situations.

Performance

Thermal Throttling: The device is susceptible to heavy thermal throttling and noticeable heat buildup under load.

Inconsistent Sustained Performance: While peak performance is high, sustained performance may fluctuate depending on conditions.

Price

High Price Positioning: The pricing sits above what is typical for a small flagship, making it a tougher sell.

Software

Inconsistent Low-Light Portraits: Certain scenarios such as low-light portraits can produce inconsistent results.

Audio

Average Speaker Quality: Audio performance is described as average or below expectations with limited refinement.

Availability

Regional Battery Differences: The international or European variant has reduced battery capacity compared to the 6040mAh version.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #21

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #58

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #9

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #15

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #16

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #14

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #25

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #42