Vivo X300s Officially Launched — Dimensity 9500, 200MP Camera, 7,100mAh Battery, Pre-Order April 3
TLDR:
- Vivo X300s officially announced alongside X300 Ultra with MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor
- Features 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO OLED display with 200MP main plus 50MP tele and 50MP ultrawide cameras with Zeiss optics
- 7,100mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging
- China pre-order starts April 3, 2026; Malaysia availability to be confirmed
Vivo X300s Launches in China Alongside Flagship X300 Ultra
Vivo has officially launched the X300s, the slightly more accessible sibling of the flagship X300 Ultra, with pre-orders in China beginning April 3, 2026. The device sits in the upper echelon of Vivos smartphone lineup, offering many of the same camera and battery capabilities as the Ultra variant in a more conventional form factor without the extreme periscope telephoto that defines the Ultra.
The X300s is powered by MediaTeks Dimensity 9500 processor, the chipmakers latest flagship silicon designed to compete directly with Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Android performance hierarchy. The Dimensity 9500 brings improved AI processing capabilities that Vivo is leveraging heavily for computational photography features, including real-time scene recognition, Night Mode enhancements, and the Vivo Zeiss Portrait Engine that the company has been developing in partnership with the German optics company.
For Malaysian consumers, the X300s represents an interesting alternative to the Snapdragon-powered flagships that dominate the premium Android market locally. MediaTek processors have historically offered strong value positioning, and if Vivo prices the X300s competitively when it reaches international markets, it could be a compelling option for users who prioritize camera performance and battery life over raw benchmark numbers.
Camera System: Zeiss Optics Without the Extreme Zoom
The camera setup on the X300s features a 200-megapixel main sensor as the centrepiece, paired with a 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultrawide. All three rear cameras carry Zeiss branding, meaning they benefit from the companys T-star coating that reduces lens flare and ghosting, and the characteristic bokeh rendering that Vivo users have come to expect from the partnership.
The telephoto lens on the X300s offers 3x optical zoom, a more practical focal length for everyday photography compared to the 10x optical system on the X300 Ultra. For Malaysian users who photograph weddings, portraits, and everyday scenes, the 3x zoom is more versatile than extreme telephoto, covering the focal lengths most frequently used in real-world mobile photography.
An optional Photography Kit accessory announced alongside the X300s includes physical grip, filter attachment points, and an external shutter button that transforms the phone into something closer to a dedicated camera body.
Battery and Charging: 7,100mAh with 90W Wired
Vivo has equipped the X300s with a 7,100mAh battery, a capacity that comfortably exceeds most competitors in the premium segment. The large battery is paired with 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, giving users flexibility in how they replenish the device. The 90W wired charging is particularly noteworthy — it matches or exceeds what most competing flagships offer and means the X300s can charge from empty to full in under 40 minutes based on Vivo charging speed claims.
For Malaysian users who use their phones heavily throughout the day — navigating with Waze, attending video calls, streaming content, and photographing everything from food to events — a 7,100mAh battery provides meaningful reassurance that the phone will last through a full day of intensive use.
Our Take
The Vivo X300s is a more measured flagship than the X300 Ultra — it trades the extreme 10x periscope telephoto for a more practical 3x zoom setup while keeping the 200-megapixel main sensor, large battery, and fast charging that define the X300 series. For most users, the X300s will be the more sensible purchase, offering nearly all the camera capability of the Ultra at presumably a lower price point.
The Dimensity 9500 is an interesting choice that sets the X300s apart from most other Android flagships using Snapdragon processors. MediaTek has closed the gap with Qualcomm significantly over the past two generations, and for users who care more about real-world performance than marketing brand recognition, the Dimensity 9500 should deliver a flagship experience without compromise.
The real question for Malaysian consumers is whether and when the X300s reaches local shores. Vivo Malaysia has been expanding its flagship presence in recent years, but the company historically has been inconsistent about bringing its premium China-exclusive variants to international markets. If the X300s does come to Malaysia, expect pricing in the RM3,000 to RM4,000 range depending on storage configuration.
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