vivo has launched the X300 FE, the company’s latest compact flagship smartphone, first debuting in Russia and expected to arrive in India soon. Positioned as an accessible flagship with premium specifications at a competitive price point, the new handset emphasizes compact design, flagship-grade performance, advanced photography capabilities, and exceptional battery life. The device is a global rebrand of the China-exclusive vivo S50 Pro Mini.
Display and Design
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The vivo X300 FE features a compact form factor built around a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 x 1216 pixels, delivering sharp visuals with excellent pixel density. The display supports an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, intelligently adjusting based on content to balance smoothness and battery efficiency. Peak local brightness reaches up to 5000 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even under direct sunlight.
The device is available in three distinct colorways: Moonlight White, Cool Purple, and Graphite Black. The design features a horizontal pill-shaped camera module on the rear, creating a clean and modern aesthetic. Dimensions measure 150.83 x 71.76 x 7.99mm for the Cool Purple and Graphite Black variants, while the Moonlight White version is slightly thicker at 8.10mm. Weight comes in at 191 grams for Cool Purple and Graphite Black, with the Moonlight White variant weighing 190 grams.
For durability, the smartphone comes with both IP68 and IP69 ratings, providing robust protection against dust and water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, as well as resistance to high-pressure water jets.
Performance and Processor
Under the hood, the vivo X300 FE is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, featuring six cores clocked at 3.32GHz and two high-performance cores running at 3.80GHz, paired with an Adreno 829 GPU. This configuration delivers flagship-level performance for demanding tasks including gaming, multitasking, and AI-powered applications.
The device comes equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, providing enhanced memory bandwidth for smoother multitasking and faster app loading. Storage options include 256GB and 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal memory, offering significantly faster read and write speeds compared to previous generation storage standards. Storage is not expandable via microSD card.
Advanced Camera System
For photography, the X300 FE features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor using the Sony IMX921 lens with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and an f/1.85 aperture, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens utilizing the Sony IMX882 sensor with 3x optical zoom capability, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 106-degree field of view for expansive landscape and group shots.
The camera system includes Zeiss-branded optics and various advanced features such as Aura Light technology for enhanced portrait lighting, dual conversion gain for improved dynamic range and noise reduction in challenging lighting conditions, and professional-grade photography modes optimized for Indian skin tones and lighting conditions.
For selfies and video calls, the device features a 50MP front-facing camera capable of delivering high-resolution self-portraits and supporting 4K video recording.
Software and AI Features
The vivo X300 FE runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 out of the box, offering a refined and customizable user experience. vivo has committed to providing five years of major Android OS upgrades along with seven years of security patches, ensuring long-term software support extending well into the 2030s.
The software includes various AI-powered features such as AI camera enhancements with scene detection, AI photo editing tools, AI erase functionality for removing unwanted objects from photos, AI screen translation, Circle to Search with Google integration, and call assist features for improved communication experiences.
Battery and Charging
Powering the device is a large 6500mAh battery designed to provide all-day usage even with heavy workloads. According to vivo, the battery delivers extended usage for video playback, gaming, and general productivity tasks without requiring frequent charging.
The smartphone supports 90W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port, capable of rapidly replenishing the battery. Additionally, the device includes 40W wireless fast charging support, providing flexible charging options for users who prefer cable-free convenience.
Audio and Security Features
The X300 FE includes dual stereo speakers for enhanced audio output with support for Hi-Res Audio certification, delivering superior sound quality for media consumption. The device features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, which offers faster and more accurate biometric authentication compared to optical fingerprint scanners, working reliably even with wet or oily fingers.
Additional security options include face unlock functionality for quick device access.
Connectivity
For wireless connectivity, the vivo X300 FE supports dual 5G SA/NSA across multiple bands, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) for ultra-fast internet speeds on compatible networks, Bluetooth 6.0 for reliable connections with wireless accessories, NFC for contactless payments and data transfer, and comprehensive satellite navigation support including GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.
The device also includes an infrared (IR) blaster for controlling home appliances such as televisions, air conditioners, and set-top boxes, adding practical utility for smart home integration.
Market Positioning and Availability
The vivo X300 FE has already launched in Russia with a price of RUB 60,124 (approximately Rs. 71,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model. For the Indian market, the device is expected to be priced more competitively at around Rs. 64,999 for the base variant and approximately Rs. 69,999 to Rs. 72,000 for the 512GB model, accounting for local market conditions and competitive positioning.
The smartphone is expected to launch in India between May 1 and May 15, 2026, although vivo has not officially confirmed the exact date. The device has already received BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification, indicating that the India launch is imminent.
vivo X300 FE specifications
- 6.31-inch (2640 x 1216 pixels) FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 1Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 5000 nits local peak brightness
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 6-core at 3.32GHz + 2-core at 3.80GHz, Adreno 829 GPU
- 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, non-expandable
- OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, 5 years of OS upgrades, 7 years of security updates
- 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera with OIS, f/1.85 aperture
- 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
- 8MP ultra-wide camera with 106-degree field of view
- 50MP front-facing camera with 4K video recording
- Zeiss optics, Aura Light, AI camera features
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock
- Dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio
- Dust and water resistant (IP68 and IP69 ratings)
- Dual 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, IR blaster, GPS (L1+L5)
- 6500mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 40W wireless charging
- USB Type-C, AI features including Circle to Search
Pricing and availability
The vivo X300 FE is expected to be priced at Rs. 64,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and Rs. 69,999 to Rs. 72,000 for the 12GB + 512GB model in India.
Launch timeline
The device has already launched in Russia and is expected to arrive in the Indian market between May 1 and May 15, 2026, with official confirmation and pre-order details to be announced soon.