Two Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Flagships, Two Very Different Priorities
Vivo’s latest X300 series launch introduces a clear dual-flagship strategy built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform. The X300 Ultra is billed as the ultimate imaging and performance showcase, pairing the high-end chipset with vivo’s VS1+ imaging chip, up to 32GB of RAM and a ZEISS-branded camera system aimed at serious creators. Alongside it, the X300 FE positions itself as a compact flagship phone that keeps the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 horsepower but trims back on some pro features to hit a more accessible price. With the X300 Ultra starting from RM5,899 and the X300 FE from RM3,299, vivo is clearly segmenting power users and mainstream enthusiasts. Both devices share priorities such as fast charging, long battery life, and IP68/IP69 durability, yet differ in size, camera ambition and memory options to cater to distinct audiences.
Vivo X300 Ultra Specs: Built for Power Users and Pro Creators
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a spec-driven flagship designed for users who want no-compromise hardware. It runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, making it one of the most aggressively specced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones announced so far. The 6.82-inch 2K ZEISS Master Color Display targets demanding gamers and content consumers, while the 6600mAh battery pairs with 100W fast charging and 40W wireless charging to minimise downtime. A ZEISS co-engineered camera array anchors the device with 14mm ultra-wide, 35mm main and 85mm telephoto primes, plus optional 200mm and 400mm telephoto extenders. The headline 200MP 85mm ZEISS APO telephoto offers gimbal-grade stabilisation and up to 60fps AF Tracking, while Multi-Focal 4K 120fps 10-bit Log Video and Dolby Vision aim squarely at filmmakers.
Vivo X300 FE: Compact Flagship Phone With Big Battery and Zoom
Where the X300 Ultra chases extremes, the Vivo X300 FE focuses on practicality and portability. It keeps the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset but pairs it with up to 24GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, which should be ample for most users. The 6.31-inch flat display and 7.99mm, 191g body make it noticeably more compact and manageable in one hand, without sacrificing endurance thanks to a sizeable 6500mAh battery. Charging is slightly dialled back to 90W wired, but still firmly in 100W fast charging territory, and 40W wireless charging remains. Camera-wise, a 50MP ZEISS telephoto can reach a 200mm equivalent with the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 accessory, while AI tools like AI Erase, AI Reflection Erase, AI Image Expander and Stage Mode target concert and low-light shooters. Video support stretches to 4K 120fps and even 8K 30fps recording.
Performance, Pricing and Which Vivo X300 Is Right for You
Although they share the same flagship platform, the X300 Ultra and X300 FE speak to different types of buyers. The Ultra justifies its RM5,899 starting price with maximum RAM, larger 2K display, 200MP ZEISS APO telephoto, pro-grade video tools, and extras like an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and up to seven years of security maintenance. It’s clearly tuned for power users, mobile filmmakers and photographers who will also appreciate the optional 200mm and 400mm ZEISS telephoto extenders. The X300 FE, at RM3,299 onwards, targets users who want a compact flagship phone that still feels high-end, with long battery life, strong zoom via its 50MP ZEISS telephoto and Gen 2 extender, and AI-assisted photography. In essence, vivo has split its flagship line between a no-compromise creator’s tool and a more approachable all-rounder that keeps core performance intact.
