TL;DR
- The Vivo X300 FE is official, and it’s getting a global release – although we don’t know official pricing or availability details yet.
- Vivo’s X300 FE features a cut down on processor and camera systems compared to the mainline
- For the first time, Vivo is making the FE models compatible with its telephoto extender. You can extend the X300 FE to a 200mm-equivalent focal length.
After a limited reveal last month, Vivo is officially launching the X300 FE globally alongside the high-end Vivo X300 Ultra. It’s an “FE” model with trimmed-down specs and a more affordable price point, but importantly, Vivo has retained support for the hallmark feature of the X300 series. The Vivo
The Vivo X300 FE has the same 6.31-inch display as the standard X300, and almost the same dimensions. Depending on your choice of color, the X300 FE can be as thin as 7.99 mm and as light as 191 grams. It uses an aluminum frame and IP69 durable protection against dust and water ingress.
On the inside, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s midrange Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform. It’s not exactly flagship-grade, like the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 in the X300 or the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the X300 Ultra. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset is paired with 12GB of memory and 256GB or 512GB of storage.
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As far as battery life is concerned, you can expect long runtime and quick charging thanks to the 6,500mAh battery capacity, 90W wired charging, and 40W wireless charging.
Apart from the weaker chip, the Vivo X300 FE stands out from the rest of the X300 series because of its camera system. Unlike higher-end models, the X300 FE does not include a 200MP primary shooter. Instead it features a 50MP, f/1.6 main camera, a 50MP, f/2.7 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide.
Notably, the rear cameras are arranged in an oval housing near the top of the device. This is a different design from both the Vivo X200 FE and the rest of the X300 series.
Vivo X300 FE’s built-in 50MP telephoto camera is expected to perform well, but compatibility with Vivo Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 makes the experience better. It is a 153-gram extender that enhances zoom performance. This is the first time Vivo is offering an FE-branded model with support for a telephoto extender.
We know that the Vivo X300 FE will be made available in Mist Purple, Glow White, Lux Black, and Urban Olive colors globally, but other pricing and availability details are yet to be confirmed. The device will remain supported with five years of Android OS upgrades and two additional years of security updates.
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