X300 vs X300 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X300 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: X300 73 · X300 Pro 70 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A compact flagship with a genuinely long leash — 5 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security patches make the X300 one of the longest-supported compact Android phones you can import today.
Pick it if
- ✓ compact-phone loyalists
- ✓ camera-focused buyers on a mid-flagship budget
Skip it if
- ✗ you need official US warranty and carrier support
- ✗ you require 1TB local storage
The X300 Pro pairs a genuinely best-in-class 200MP periscope camera with a 7-year security-patch runway, so it ages well even without US carrier backing.
Pick it if
- ✓ mobile photographers wanting periscope zoom
- ✓ buyers who keep phones 5+ years
Skip it if
- ✗ you need official US support
- ✗ you want the lightest flagship possible
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
How long will the Vivo X300 be supported?
Vivo has officially committed to 5 major Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches for the X300, dating from its October 2025 launch. That pushes its end-of-support date out to roughly October 2032, making it one of the longest-supported compact Android phones on the market.
Is the Vivo X300 available in the US?
No. Vivo does not sell the X300 through official US channels, so any US unit is a gray-market import without manufacturer warranty or guaranteed full-band 5G support on US carriers.
How long will the Vivo X300 Pro receive updates?
Vivo promises 5 major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security patches for the X300 Pro from its October 2025 launch, putting its end-of-support date around October 2032 — nearly seven years of safe ownership if bought new.
Is the X300 Pro worth it if I'm outside China and India?
It launched officially across Europe and several Asian markets at EUR 1,399, so European and Southeast Asian buyers get manufacturer warranty support; US buyers are limited to importers with no official Vivo backing.
Full spec table
| Spec | X300 | X300 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $700 | $980 |
| Display | 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1216p, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak brightness | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak brightness |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 6,040 mAh | 6,510 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 50MP periscope 3x, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 200MP periscope 3.7x, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 150.57 x 71.92 x 7.95 mm | 161.2 x 75.5 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Oct 2032 | Oct 2032 |
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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.