vivo just did something it has never done before. For the first time in the Ultra series’ history, the vivo X300 Ultra is officially going global — previewed at MWC 2026 in Barcelona with a camera system so aggressive it looks more like a compact camera than a phone.
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vivo X300 Ultra: Specs & Camera System at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.82″ 2K LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM / Storage | Up to 16GB / 1TB |
| Main Camera | 200MP Sony LYT-901, 1/1.12″ sensor |
| Telephoto | 200MP HPB sensor, 1/1.4″, periscope |
| Ultra-wide | 50MP Sony LYT828, 1/1.28″, 13mm |
| ZEISS Teleconverter | 400mm equivalent, 17x optical zoom |
| Max Zoom (with crop) | 800mm / ~30x |
| Battery | 7000mAh, 100W wired, 40W wireless |
| Ratings | IP68 + IP69 |
| Expected Price (India) | ₹1,60,000–₹1,70,000 (rumoured) |
| Global Launch | Later in 2026 (China first) |
The Camera Rig That Changes Everything
The headline at MWC wasn’t the phone itself — vivo didn’t reveal full specs on stage. What stopped everyone in their tracks was the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra: a detachable lens attachment delivering 400mm equivalent zoom and up to 17x optical output, doubling the range of last year’s X200 Ultra Photography Kit. With in-sensor crop, total reach extends to 800mm — 30x. That’s wildlife photography territory from a smartphone.
It’s the only 400mm telephoto extender of its kind in mobile — co-engineered with ZEISS to meet APO imaging standards and deliver a full 200MP output at maximum focal length. Vivo paired it with a pro Camera Cage featuring a cooling fan, dual-hand grip, cold shoe mounts, and dedicated shutter and zoom buttons — building a genuine creator toolkit around the phone.
The big headline beyond the hardware: this is the first vivo Ultra phone to go global. Previous X-series Ultra models stayed China-exclusive, making the MWC showcase a direct signal that vivo is now competing head-to-head with Xiaomi Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S Ultra internationally. As TechnoSports has noted, a global launch window of April–May 2026 is currently expected.
FAQs
Is the vivo X300 Ultra launching in India?
vivo confirmed a global rollout later in 2026 — India is expected to be among the markets, with a rumoured price of ₹1,60,000–₹1,70,000.
What is the zoom capability of the vivo X300 Ultra?
With the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra attached, it delivers 400mm equivalent / 17x optical zoom, extending to 800mm / 30x with in-sensor crop.
