vivo X300 Pro

 

11th best phone of 2025 (~$1300)

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

90

6th review by

80

2nd review by

87

GSMCritic Score

85

5th review by

88

3rd review by

90

4th review by

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Last update: 2026-02-19

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons
Camera
Exceptional primary camera: The main sensor consistently delivers high-quality, flagship-grade photos.
Spectacular telephoto performance: Zoom shots are especially impressive, including strong night and close-range results.
Telephoto Extender support: Optional ZEISS-branded extender adds meaningful creative flexibility and expanded zoom range.
Excellent macro capability: Close-up photography is described as wonderful and highly detailed.
Versatile camera system: Wide range of focal lengths, shooting modes, and adjustable settings appeal to enthusiasts.
Good selfie quality: The front-facing camera produces nice and reliable results.
Performance
Flagship-level performance: Top-tier chipset provides fast, fluid, and highly responsive daily operation with excellent peak CPU and GPU results.
Design
Premium and dense construction: The phone feels solid, weighty, and high-quality in hand, reinforcing its flagship positioning.
Flat design practicality: The fully flat display makes it easier to apply glass screen protectors and improves day-to-day usability.
IP68 and IP69 protection: Comprehensive dust and water resistance including high-pressure and high-temperature water protection.
High-end hardware focus: The device clearly prioritizes performance, display quality, durability, and imaging versatility.
Display
Outstanding LTPO AMOLED display: The screen delivers excellent brightness, sharpness, vibrant colors, strong color accuracy, and Dolby Vision support.
Battery
Class-leading fast charging: Extremely fast wired charging supported through both proprietary and standard chargers.
Strong battery life (region dependent): Many markets receive excellent endurance with high-capacity battery variants.
Software
Refined and customizable software: OriginOS is smooth, polished, and offers extensive personalization and camera-related options.
Defined update policy: Four guaranteed Android OS updates provide structured long-term software support.
Other
36-month warranty: Extended hardware warranty adds reassurance for long-term ownership.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons
Camera
Weaker ultrawide camera: The ultrawide unit feels like an afterthought compared to the main and telephoto cameras.

Slight photo over-processing: Images can appear somewhat aggressively processed in certain conditions.

Average low-light video: Video recording in darker environments is not class-leading.

Performance
Heavy thermal throttling: CPU and GPU performance drops noticeably under sustained load or extended gaming sessions.

Device heating under pressure: The phone can become warm during demanding tasks, affecting long-session stability.

Battery
Reduced EU battery capacity: Some EU markets receive a smaller 5,440mAh battery compared to other regions.

Regional hardware inconsistency: Battery specifications and in-box accessories vary depending on country.

Price
Expensive Telephoto Extender Kit: The optional ZEISS extender is costly, especially in EU markets.

Premium pricing: The device is positioned as expensive, complicating the value proposition in some regions.

Software
Occasional software glitches: Minor stability issues have been reported in daily use.

AI features behind competitors: The AI feature set lags behind offerings from Google and Samsung.

Audio
Average speaker quality: Audio output lacks the clarity, depth, and richness expected at this price level.

Storage
Single storage option: Only available in a 512GB configuration with no alternative capacity choices.

Connectivity
Unreliable Wi-Fi performance: Connectivity has been described as inconsistent, which is concerning for a flagship device.

Missing hardware features: No UWB support and no barometer sensor included.

Availability
No charger included in some markets: Certain regions do not receive a charger in the box despite the strong charging capabilities.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #11


ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #13

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #27

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #37

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #57

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: #6

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #58


ranking-point GSMCritic Camera Score: 106