Is ₹1,59,999 competitive versus rivals?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at ₹1,50,999, iPhone 17 Pro Max at ₹1,69,999, Xiaomi 17 Ultra at ₹1,39,999. X300 Ultra is ₹20,000 above Xiaomi but offers dual 200MP cameras, 6,600mAh battery, and the 400mm Extender system.

Is X300 Ultra worth it over X300 FE?

X300 FE at ₹89,999 (roughly half the price). X300 Ultra adds: dual 200MP cameras, 6,600mAh battery (vs 6,500mAh), larger display, ZEISS Triple Prime, and the Pro Imaging Chip. Decision depends on how much you value professional photography.

Will X300 Ultra reach the Middle East and Egypt?

vivo has a presence in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. X300 Ultra launched globally in April then India in May — the Middle East typically follows the same wave.

Are 5 Android updates enough?

Five major OS updates and seven years of security patches are promised. While this is a decent policy, brands like Google, Samsung, and Apple offer seven years of OS updates for their flagships.

Is the AnTuTu 4.2 million claim accurate?

Vivo claims an AnTuTu score of over 4.2 million, but this will be verified in the full review. This aligns with the iQOO 15 Ultra which topped AnTuTu April at 4.1 million.

vivo X300 Ultra Officially Launches in India at ₹1,59,999 — First Dual 200MP Camera Phone in India With ZEISS Triple Prime, 400mm Extender and 6,600mAh

vivo X300 Ultra in India — First Ultra Directly in the Market

The Vivo X300 Ultra is priced at ₹1,59,999 for the sole 16GB+512GB option. It was announced alongside the more affordable X300 FE. Vivo has also launched new 200mm and 400mm teleconverter lenses for the X300 Ultra.

This is the first time vivo's Ultra series has landed in India directly — a historic moment for the brand in the market.

Pricing in Context

According to the leaked image, the vivo X300 Ultra carries an MRP of INR 1,99,999 ($2,100). However, its expected selling price is said to be closer to INR 1,59,999 ($1,690) for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. This positions it in a similar price bracket as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (12GB/512GB) at INR 1,50,999 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) at INR 1,69,999. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (16GB/512GB) is available at INR 1,39,999.

Camera System — ZEISS Triple Prime

35mm 200MP Sony LYTIA 901 main camera (1/1.12-inch) at f/1.85 with CIPA 6.5 stabilization. 85mm 200MP periscope telephoto with 3.7x optical zoom. 14mm 50MP Sony LYTIA 818 ultrawide (1/1.28-inch).

ZEISS Triple Prime covers the golden focal lengths: 14mm, 35mm, and 85mm. Each lens is paired with a large sensor, ZEISS optics, and dedicated OIS. Optical reach extends up to 400mm equivalent via the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.

Dedicated Imaging Chip — Pro Imaging Chip VS1+

vivo built in a dedicated Pro Imaging Chip VS1+ at 6nm capable of up to 80 trillion operations per second, which works in parallel with the SoC to handle RAW domain processing, noise control, and dynamic range with 20% faster image output speeds than its predecessor.

Full Specifications

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm 4.6GHz) with 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Pro and 512GB UFS 4.1. 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED 2K 120Hz display. 6,600mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 with 5 major OS updates and 7 years of security patches. IP68 and IP69. Colors: Eclipse Black and Victory Green.

Available Photography Accessories

Vivo Imaging Grip Kit at ₹11,999. ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra at ₹27,999. Launch offer: X300 Ultra + Extender + Imaging Kit at ₹1,95,997. Available via Flipkart, Amazon, and vivo's official store.