vivo officially released the X300 FE, the latest member of the X300 series, in Taiwan today (5/28). This compact flagship features the “most powerful telephoto at the same price”. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a 50-megapixel Zeiss super telephoto lens, and supports external Zeiss teleconverters Gen2 and Zeiss 2.35x teleconverters. It devolves the long-distance shooting capabilities of a 10,000-yuan flagship to Price band of 23,990 yuan. The new phone is available in three colors: Elegant Purple, Yaodong White, and Cool Play Black. It will be officially launched in vivo’s official experience stores across Taiwan from now on.
Zeiss super telephoto + teleconverter: the only long-range shooting combination at the same price
The biggest selling point of the X300 FE is the telephoto system. The main lens uses a 50-megapixel Zeiss super-sensitive main lens (Sony IMX921, 1/1.56 inch, f/1.57, OIS optical anti-shake), paired with a 50-megapixel Zeiss super telephoto lens (Sony IMX882, 1/1.95 inch, f/2.65, OIS optical anti-shake), supporting up to 100 Multiple zoom. There is also an 8-megapixel Zeiss ultra-wide-angle lens (f/2.2) and a 50-megapixel front-facing Zeiss AF wide-angle lens (f/2.0).
X300 FE supports external teleconverter accessories: vivo Zeiss teleconverter Gen2 and Zeiss 2.35x teleconverter, which can extend the telephoto end to an equivalent focal length of more than 200mm. This set of accessories has previously received a lot of praise for the X300 Pro and X300 Ultra. Photographers have actually measured that when paired with a teleconverter, it can reach an equivalent focal length range of 200mm to 1600mm. Now this capability has been extended to the FE model, and there are almost no rivals in the same price range.
Vivo has also equipped the X300 FE with a complete image creation system, including Zeiss full-focus portrait mode (23mm–100mm), full-focus flash portrait (night shooting fill-in light to retain skin tone details), AI creative camera (quickly generate multiple styles), and 4K 60FPS recording with dual-lens recording function, covering everything from daily recording to social creation.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 blessing: lightweight body packed with flagship core
In terms of hardware specifications, X300 FE is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (SM8845, 3nm process), using an eight-core architecture (2×3.8GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.32GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M), equipped with Adreno 829 GPU, 12GB LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage chip, and achieved breakthrough AnTuTu benchmark scores. With 3 million points, the performance is at the current flagship level.
The body design continues the concept of “small body, big energy”. It weighs only about 191g and is 7.99mm thick. It is thin and portable and has a 6500mAh large-capacity battery. It supports 90W wired flash charging and 40W wireless charging. The screen is a 6.31-inch 1.5K AMOLED, supports 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, peak brightness of 5000nits, and is equipped with 3D ultrasonic single-point fingerprint recognition. The body is IP68+IP69 dustproof and waterproof certified, ensuring durability.
Cross-Device Integration: Breaking the Boundaries Between Android and iOS
Another highlight of the X300 FE is its enhanced cross-device connectivity capabilities. Vivo has introduced iOS ecological integration capabilities into this Android model, supporting iPhone one-touch transfer, data collaboration between Mac and iPad, and even displaying the battery level of AirPods. This is very practical for users who use both iPhone and Android devices at the same time, lowering the threshold for data exchange between different systems.
In terms of software, the X300 FE runs the Android 16 operating system with the OriginOS 6 operating interface, and supports eSIM, NFC access cards, and Google Wallet card services. Vivo is cooperating with the All-in-One Card to launch an opening celebration event. From now until June 30, X300 series users who open the Google Wallet All-in-one Card will receive a 250 yuan recharge, and enjoy 10 times the Green Points of the All-in-One Card when taking public transportation.
Far EasTone Telecom’s exclusive plan: Get it with a designated fee of 0 yuan
Vivo joins hands with Far EasTone Telecommunications to launch an exclusive phone purchase plan. If you apply for Far EasTone’s designated monthly rental plan starting from 999 yuan, you can take home the X300 FE (12GB+256GB) for 0 yuan; if you apply for the designated monthly rental plan of 1,099 yuan, in addition to purchasing the phone for 0 yuan, you will also get a free “Zeiss 2.35x telephoto teleconverter” and “X300 FE exclusive shell set”. If you apply for the designated plan, you will get free mobile device insurance for the first month.
The tariff plan details are as follows:
Monthly payment 999 yuan: 0 yuan for 48-month contract, 9,990 yuan for 36-month contract, 11,990 yuan for 30-month contract
Monthly payment 1,199 yuan: 0 yuan for 48-month contract, 7,790 yuan for 36-month contract, 9,990 yuan for 30-month contract
Monthly payment 1,399 yuan: 0 yuan for 48-month contract, 0 yuan for 36-month contract, 7,990 yuan for 30-month contract
For consumers who prefer an empty camera, FarEasTone offers an additional purchase discount: After purchasing an empty X300 FE, you can purchase the “Zeiss 2.35x Teleconverter + Exclusive Shell Set” for 990 yuan (original price 6,990 yuan), which is equivalent to buying this set of teleconverter accessories at a 100% discount.
Vivo’s official store simultaneously launched a limited edition 12GB+512GB high-end version priced at 27,990 yuan. During the event, you will receive a vivo Watch GT2 (valued at 3,690 yuan) when you purchase the phone during the event. Watch GT2 features a 2.07-inch screen, a 595mAh battery, a maximum battery life of up to 25 days, and supports 100+ exercise modes and all-day heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. Vivo Buds Pro is priced at 2,490 yuan. It is equipped with an 11mm dynamic driver, supports 55dB active noise reduction and Bluetooth 6.1, has a low gaming latency of up to 42ms, has a single-ear battery life of 13 hours, and can last up to 55 hours with a charging box. The two accessories will be sold through official channels starting from June 15th.
Source: KOCPC Chinese