Vivo X300 FE: New Camera Phone Redefines Zoom

The Vivo X300 FE, initially introduced in Russia in March, is anticipated to launch in India soon. A notable accessory expected is the separately sold Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit, which attaches via a dedicated case to enhance the phone's telephoto lens.

This extender kit may extend zoom capabilities up to 2.35x, potentially allowing for 200mm optical zoom and a maximum focal length of 1600mm. The Indian variant is rumored to feature a 50-megapixel telephoto camera, with AI-powered portrait modes designed to improve performance when paired with the extender.

Positioned below the current Vivo X300 (priced around Rs. 75,000 in India), the X300 FE is expected to compete with high-end smartphones like the iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26. It may measure 7.99mm thick, weigh 191g, and come in Black, Green, and Purple with an AG frosted finish.

Reports suggest the Vivo X300 FE could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC with an all-big-core design, offering significant CPU, GPU, and AI performance gains. It's expected to support LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, with AnTuTu scores possibly exceeding 3.16 million. The device is rumored to run OriginOS 6, based on Android 16, featuring Atomic Island for seamless file transfers and AI VFX tools.

For optics, the phone might sport a Zeiss-tuned camera system: a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. A 50MP front camera is also expected. Advanced features like Stage Mode and dual-camera recording could be included.

Powering the Vivo X300 FE is a rumored 6,500mAh battery, supporting 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The device may also feature bypass charging and improved thermal management for enhanced battery longevity.