Vivo X300e Arrives: Zeiss Tuning, Periscope Zoom, 7200mAh

Think of a flagship camera experience squeezed into a price that won’t break the bank. Vivo just teased a new model that promises exactly that: the X300e, a Zeiss-tuned smartphone now available for pre-order and due to debut on July 27 (5 Mordad).

Vivo’s X300 family earned praise for camera performance with the X300 and X300 Pro, and the X300e looks like a pragmatic spin on that success—keeps the optics pedigree, trims the price. The company has already opened pre-sales, and official shipments are expected to follow the unveiling next week.

What’s under the hood? Early leaks and industry chatter sketch a compelling spec sheet. The X300e reportedly sports a 6.59-inch flat OLED display at roughly 1.5K resolution—crisp, bright, and straightforward. Power comes from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the same silicon used in Vivo’s earlier X300 FE model, which should keep performance snappy across photography and gaming.

A 50-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls. Short sentence. Reliable performance where it matters.

The rear camera assembly reads like a photographer’s cheat sheet: a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP periscope unit built around an IMX8 sensor for high-quality zoom shots. Zeiss’s involvement isn’t just a logo—Vivo says the optics will be tuned with Zeiss presets and color science, aiming for more faithful colors and refined optical output.

Batteries often define real-world endurance, and here Vivo appears to be taking a bold route: a 7,200 mAh cell with 90W fast charging. That’s huge capacity for a device that reportedly measures just 7.99 mm thick and weighs about 203 grams. Engineering such a large battery into a slim profile is no small feat—it’s the kind of trade-off that could sway buyers who prioritize longevity over the last few grams of weight.

Design cues are familiar yet purposeful: a metal frame, a square camera island positioned on the left of the rear panel, and likely an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The aesthetic follows the modern flagship playbook while aiming to keep production costs reasonable.

Why should this matter to someone shopping in the crowded mid-range to upper-mid-range segment? Because it packages high-end image hardware and substantial battery life with a proven Snapdragon platform. In other words, it wants to deliver flagship-style photography and stamina without flagship pricing.

Pre-orders are live now, and official availability kicks off after the July 27 reveal. Expect Vivo to position the X300e as the option for users who want Zeiss camera tuning and periscope zoom—minus the premium tag.

Mark the date if photography and battery life top your checklist. If Vivo manages to balance cost and camera quality, the X300e could be the phone that makes serious imaging more accessible.