vivo X300 Ultra arrives for review with incremental upgrades over its predecessor. The 100W USB-C charger replaces last year’s USB-A unit, offering faster wired charging despite the phone’s nearly identical dimensions. The Photography Kit expands with two teleconverter lenses (400mm and 200mm), though only the 400mm is included in the discounted €599 bundle. These lenses pair with the X300 Ultra’s updated camera system, which retains a 35mm f/1.9 main lens but swaps the 85mm zoom’s f/2.3 aperture for a narrower f/2.7, likely to accommodate a larger 200MP sensor.

The X300 Ultra’s design shifts subtly: flat glass panels replace curved edges for improved durability, though some note a loss of elegance. The device feels marginally thicker and heavier than the X200 Ultra, with a wider frame but no dedicated camera shutter button—a departure from last year’s model. Despite these changes, the phone maintains a familiar ergonomic profile, described as “coming home to the same apartment with fresh drapes.”

Camera specs see mixed adjustments. The 200MP main sensor grows larger while the 85mm zoom’s focal length remains unchanged, but autofocus speed doubles. The 35mm lens’s f/1.9 aperture is dimmer than the X200 Ultra’s f/1.7, potentially impacting low-light performance. Battery capacity increases by 10% to 6,600mAh in global models (6,395mAh in Europe), outpacing the X200 Ultra’s 6,000mAh.

For vivo X200 Ultra users, the X300 Ultra feels like a refined iteration rather than a radical shift. The Photography Kit’s expansion and charger upgrade justify its premium, though the narrower zoom aperture may concern photography enthusiasts. The device balances incremental innovation with familiar vivo DNA, prioritizing practicality over radical reinvention.