vivo Launches X300 FE in India: Compact Flagship with ZEISS Telephoto Extender and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Vivo India today unveiled the vivo X300 FE (Fashion Edition), a lifestyle-forward compact flagship that blends premium design, powerful performance, and professional-grade ZEISS imaging. Designed for users who want flagship capabilities in a sleek, one-hand-friendly form factor, the X300 FE strengthens vivo’s compact smartphone portfolio with industry-leading innovations in display, camera, battery, and AI-driven software.

Compact Flagship with India’s Brightest Display in Its Class

The vivo X300 FE features a 16.04 cm (6.31-inch) flat display, delivering up to 5000 nits peak brightness, making it the brightest display in its screen-size category. Enhanced with ZEISS Master Color Display, the screen delivers vivid colors, high contrast, and true-to-life visuals even under harsh outdoor lighting.

Crafted with an aerospace-grade aluminium frame, the device features smooth rounded edges and a flat frame for comfortable one-hand usage while minimizing accidental touches. The refreshed horizontal camera module and floating droplet cold-sculpted design give the smartphone a clean, premium aesthetic.

The X300 FE is available in three refined colour options:

• Urban Olive – a modern, understated green inspired by city life
• Noir Black – a deep, sophisticated tone with a soft premium glow
• Lilac Purple – a calm yet expressive shade with contemporary appeal

Pro-Level ZEISS Imaging with Telephoto Extender Gen 2

Co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X300 FE delivers a versatile flagship camera system tuned for creators and photography enthusiasts.

Rear Camera Setup

• 50 MP ZEISS Main Camera (Sony IMX921 sensor)
• 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera with up to 100x digital zoom
• 8 MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera for landscapes and group shots

Front Camera

• 50 MP ZEISS Wide-Angle Front Camera for high-resolution selfies and video calls

For the first time on an FE smartphone, vivo introduces the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2, enabling a 200 mm equivalent focal length using a compact Kepler-based optical structure with 15 high-transmittance glass elements. This allows professional long-range photography without compromising portability.

The camera system also supports ZEISS Multifocal Portrait across five focal lengths (23 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, and 100 mm) with ZEISS Style Bokeh for DSLR-like depth and character.

Advanced features such as Street Photography Mode, 4K 60FPS Pro Video, 4K 120FPS, 8K 30FPS, and AI-enabled 200 MP photo upscaling further push creative boundaries across photography and videography.

AI Creative Suite for Effortless Storytelling

The vivo X300 FE integrates an extensive AI Creative Camera experience with 25+ AI styles, including:

• Sunlight – warm golden-hour aesthetics
• Mist Spotlight – cinematic depth with focused lighting
• Phoenix – dramatic energy with glowing embers
• Snowy – serene winter-inspired visuals

Additional AI tools include AI Erase, AI Reflection Erase, AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, Live Cutout, and AI Audio Noise Eraser, enabling users to edit photos and videos with professional precision directly on their device.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Power Meets Massive Battery

At its core, the vivo X300 FE is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, built on a custom Oryon all-big-core architecture for faster performance, better efficiency, and intelligent power management. Paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the device ensures smooth multitasking, faster app launches, and stable gaming performance.

Backing this is a 6500 mAh battery—the largest in its screen-size category—supported by:

• 90W Wired FlashCharge
• 40W Wireless FlashCharge

Advanced thermal management, including a 4005 mm² VC liquid cooling system, keeps performance stable even during intensive usage.

Built for Reliability and Everyday Durability

The X300 FE is designed to endure real-world conditions, featuring:

• IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance
• SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance
• Military-grade durability standards
• SCHOTT Xensation cover glass

An Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner 2.0 enables fast and accurate unlocking—even with wet hands.

OriginOS 6: Smarter, Connected, and Secure

Running on OriginOS 6, the vivo X300 FE delivers fluid animations, deep personalization, and enhanced productivity. Key features include:

• Origin Island for real-time interactive updates
• Drag & Go and smart cross-app sharing
• vivo Office Kit for phone mirroring, remote PC control, and lossless file transfers
• Shake & Share for quick cross-platform file sharing across Android and iOS

The device also supports spatial audio and seamless connectivity with compatible wireless audio devices.

vivo confirms 5 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Pricing, Offers & Availability

Pricing (inclusive of taxes):

• ₹79,999 – 12 GB + 256 GB
• ₹89,999 – 12 GB + 512 GB
• ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2: ₹15,999
• Telephoto Extender Accessory Kit: ₹3,999

Availability:
Starting May 14, 2026 on Flipkart, Amazon, vivo India e-store, and leading retail outlets across India.

Special launch offers include bundled discounts, zero-cost EMI options, bank cashback, upgrade bonuses, extended warranty, assured buyback plans, and Jio 5000 GB data benefits (terms and conditions apply).