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vivo X300 promises 4K 60fps cinematic portrait video
The vivo X300 series is shaping up as a camera-focused flagship, and one of its headlining claims is the ability to record cinematic portrait video at 4K 60fps — a capability vivo says will be a first for both Android and Apple phones. Spotted in Geekbench testing, the X300 is expected to combine MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500 with vivo's in-house V3+ imaging chip to deliver the feature.
What makes this possible?
vivo has collaborated with ARM and MediaTek to beef up the Dimensity 9500's NPU performance, enabling low-latency computational photography duties such as focus tracking and subject separation. The result: millisecond-level motion tracking and faster shutter response that help sustain high-resolution portrait effects at 60fps.
How it compares to current phones
The newest iPhone 17 models introduced cinematic portrait video at 4K, but currently only at 30fps. Outgoing vivo X200 phones also top out at 4K 30fps for this mode. Pushing to 4K 60fps would therefore give the X300 an advantage for creators who want smoother motion and higher frame-rate footage with depth-aware processing.
Early benchmark and hardware highlights
- Dimensity 9500: announced on September 22 and shown in early benchmarks on the X300.
- V3+ imaging chip: vivo's in-house accelerator for computational photography.
- NPU improvements: faster focus and motion tracking, enabling real-time portrait processing.
- AnTuTu milestone: vivo claims the Dimensity 9500-equipped X300 has crossed the 4 million-point threshold in early tests.
The lineup also reportedly includes an X300 Ultra variant that could become the first phone with two 200MP cameras, further underscoring vivo's imaging push.
Implications for users and creators
If vivo delivers stable 4K 60fps cinematic portrait video, the X300 series would appeal to mobile videographers, social creators, and anyone who prioritizes high-quality, shallow-depth video on a smartphone. Expect more official details on video modes and availability to be revealed by vivo as launch date approaches.
Source: gsmarena
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