Highlights
- Vivo X300 features a 200MP Samsung HPB sensor, X300 Pro uses a 50MP Sony LYT-828 gimbal-grade sensor with CIPA 5.5 stabilisation and 100dB HDR.
- X300 Pro includes a 50MP Zeiss APO periscope lens with Sony LYT-602 sensor, both models may feature a 50MP Samsung JN1/JN5 ultra-wide lens.
- Both phones sport a 50MP Zeiss wide-angle selfie camera with autofocus and a 92° field of view, optimised for vlogging and video calls.
Vivo has officially confirmed the key camera specifications of its upcoming X300 and X300 Pro smartphones. This comes after Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao shared details about the primary camera on the Vivo X300 and the periscope telephoto lens on the X300 Pro last week.
Users were quick to question the company’s focus on higher megapixel counts and it made Boxiao took to Weibo to explain the imaging hardware and features of the Vivo X300 series in greater detail.
Here’s what we know based on recent reveals.
Vivo X300 Series Camera Specifications
The Vivo X300 will debut with a 200-megapixel Samsung HPB primary sensor, accompanied by an upgraded telephoto lens. According to Boxiao, this setup will include a 50-megapixel Zeiss APO periscope telephoto camera powered by a custom Sony LYT-602 sensor.
The Zeiss T* coating helps reduce lens aberrations and boosts clarity, while features like telephoto macro mode make the setup versatile for both portraits and long-distance shots.
The Vivo X300 Pro, on the other hand, will feature a Sony LYT-828 gimbal-grade primary sensor. This 50-megapixel sensor has a large 1/1.28-inch size with an f/1.57 aperture and advanced stabilisation rated at CIPA 5.5 level.
Built on a 22nm low-power process, it enhances video capture efficiency, while Hybrid Frame-HDR technology pushes dynamic range up to 100dB, delivering brighter and more balanced results even in challenging lighting conditions.
Boxiao has not yet confirmed details of the ultra-wide sensors on either device. However, leaks suggest that both the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro could feature a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 or JN5 ultra-wide lens.
Vivo X300 Series – Front Camera Upgrades
Meanwhile, the entire Vivo X300 series will see major improvements in the selfie department. Both models will sport a 50-megapixel Zeiss wide-angle front camera with autofocus, offering a 92-degree field of view. Designed to capture fine details, this setup aims to provide an enhanced experience for selfies, video calls, and vlogging.
FAQs
Q1. What is the primary camera setup on the Vivo X300?
Answer. The Vivo X300 features a 200MP Samsung HPB sensor paired with a 50MP Zeiss APO periscope lens using a custom Sony LYT-602 sensor for versatile zoom and macro shots.
Q2. What makes the Vivo X300 Pro’s camera different?
Answer. The X300 Pro uses a 50MP Sony LYT-828 gimbal-grade sensor with CIPA 5.5 stabilisation, f/1.57 aperture, and Hybrid Frame-HDR tech for enhanced dynamic range and video efficiency.
Q3. What front camera does the Vivo X300 series offer?
Answer. Both models include a 50MP Zeiss wide-angle front camera with autofocus and a 92° field of view, designed for high-quality selfies, video calls, and vlogging