vivo X300

 

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.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

70

6th review by

83

2nd review by

83

GSMCritic Score

90

5th review by

90

3rd review by

76

4th review by

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Last update: 2026-04-11

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons
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
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&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


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #21


ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #58

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #9

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #15

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #16

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #14

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #25

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #42