With an impressive 200MP primary camera and a 200MP telephoto lens, the X300 Ultra stands out as an unparalleled camera phone. Vivo is set to launch the X300 Ultra worldwide later this year, but before that, the device has already been introduced in China. Vivo presented the X300 Ultra at MWC 2026, and I had the opportunity to preview the phone at the event. There’s significant enthusiasm surrounding the device, and rightly so — the X200 Ultra was the top camera-centric phone last year, but it was restricted to China, making the global launch of the X300 Ultra particularly noteworthy.
Furthermore, the launch provides us with greater insight into the internal components of the X300 Ultra — something Vivo hadn’t disclosed until this point. Beginning with the cameras, the phone features a substantial 1/1.12-inch 200MP primary camera equipped with a Sony Lytia 901 sensor with OIS, maintaining the same 35mm focal length as its predecessor. The larger sensor and increased resolution should deliver a substantial improvement, potentially making this the finest main camera on any phone in 2026.
The X300 Ultra includes a 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto lens with an 85mm focal length and OIS, incorporating a new ISOCELL HP0 module. The 14mm wide-angle lens remains the same, offering the same 50MP 1/1.28-inch sensor from last year, now also featuring OIS. This is a critical aspect, as Vivo is emphasizing video recording as a key highlight of the X300 Ultra; consequently, OIS is present throughout the entire focal length, along with the capability to record 4K120 video in Dolby Vision.
Another noteworthy detail is the accessories; Vivo has two telephoto lens kits available to attach to the X300 Ultra, and if they are as effective as the tele attachment on the X200 Ultra, they should provide an enjoyable testing experience.
Vivo has extensively discussed its revamped color science and imaging algorithms, and I am eager to experience the X300 Ultra to evaluate its performance against the X200 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
On another note, the device features the latest Qualcomm chipset with options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and storage capacity can reach up to 1TB. The larger 6,600mAh battery is expected to last throughout the day, and the overall design isn’t drastically different from last year’s model — it boasts a 6.82-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The X300 Ultra begins at the equivalent of $1,012 in China (6,999 RMB), but it is likely to be significantly pricier when it arrives in global markets. We will have to wait to find out the exact pricing, and I am excited to get my hands on the device.