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Vivo Y300 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$235
No official US retail. India launch ₹21,999 (8/128GB). Converted to USD at ~₹85
$260 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until November 2027 · Buy-by November 2025

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2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20252027

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Y300 5G should be supported until around November 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.4 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Vivo's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$13.71/month

106% above the under-$300 median ($6.65/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A slim AMOLED 5G phone with 80W charging and a 50MP Sony portrait camera, with estimated support to 2027.

Pros

  • Fast 80W FlashCharge, unusual at this price
  • Bright 120Hz AMOLED with a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera
  • Estimated security support through around November 2027

Cons

  • Entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 limits heavy gaming
  • Only IP64 and a basic 2MP secondary camera
Best for: Fast-charge fansBest for: Everyday usersAvoid if: Heavy gamersAvoid if: Camera enthusiasts

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — Sony IMX882
depth2MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging80W FlashCharge wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions163.2 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame and back
Water resistanceIP64
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with Funtouch OS 14 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth, stereo speakers, USB-C 2.0
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Vivo's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

When was the Vivo Y300 5G released?

It was announced and launched in India on November 21, 2024.

How fast does the Vivo Y300 5G charge?

It supports 80W FlashCharge wired charging for its 5000mAh battery.

What chipset is in the Vivo Y300 5G?

It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.

How long will the Vivo Y300 5G get updates?

As a Y-series model it is estimated to receive about 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches, ending support around November 2027.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.