Following the recent exhibition in TaiwanInternational version X300 UltraFollowing this, vivo officially announced the launch of this year's all-around imaging flagship phone in Taiwan today (April 16). This new phone, officially defined as a "professional vivo DSLR," not only features a dual 4-megapixel Zeiss master lens array for the first time, but also unprecedentedly introduces a dedicated "physical Zeiss teleconverter," supporting an equivalent super telephoto range of up to 8100mm. Coupled with professional video recording specifications of 4K 120fps 10-bit Log and ARRI LogC3, it shows that the X300 Ultra directly targets the needs of professional video creators and hardcore concert fans.
First to feature "dual 200-megapixel" lenses: Constructing a lineup of three Zeiss prime lenses for master photographers
The core highlight of the vivo X300 Ultra's camera module hardware is that it's the first to feature dual 200-megapixel sensors on both the main and telephoto lenses, and it has undergone in-depth optical tuning for the three most commonly used focal lengths in real-world applications.
• 14mm Zeiss ultra-wide-angle lens:Through the use of a large image sensor, the ultra-wide-angle lens is no longer just an auxiliary lens that compromises image quality, but a main creative tool with extremely high resolution.
• 35mm Zeiss documentary lens:It locks onto the classic street photography focal length closest to the human eye and features CIPA 6.5 professional image stabilization to ensure image purity in low light and dynamic shooting situations.
• 85mm Zeiss gimbal-grade telephoto lens:For long-distance and portrait close-ups, combined with CIPA 7.0 image stabilization and advanced optical tuning, it significantly improves the success rate of shooting in fast-moving scenes with telephoto lenses.
Breaking the limits of physics: Exclusive Zeiss solid teleconverter, extending up to 8100mm
The most talked-about accessory at this launch event was undoubtedly the two physical Zeiss teleconverters developed by vivo specifically for the X300 Ultra, which brought the focal length coverage of mobile phone photography to an unprecedented level.
• Zeiss G2 Teleconverter:Weighing only 158 grams and as compact as a lipstick, it boasts a 2.35x magnification (equivalent to 96mm), making it ideal for portable street photography and portrait creation.
• Zeiss G2 Ultra Teleconverter:It supports super telephoto shooting equivalent to 400mm or even up to 8100mm, and has built-in 3° OIS optical image stabilization, providing stable long-distance shooting for concerts, sports events, or bird watching in the wild.
Even when paired with a teleconverter, the X300 Ultra still achieves 2500-megapixel direct-output imaging across the entire focal length, ensuring the detail and richness of the image.
Aiming to rival the film industry: 4K 120fps plus ARRI LogC3 support
In addition to still photography, the X300 Ultra also adopts the top-of-the-line design for current mobile devices in terms of video recording capabilities.
It supports 4K 120fps across all focal lengths and 10-bit Log recording. More importantly, it incorporates ARRI LogC3 support, a film industry standard, allowing footage shot on the phone to seamlessly integrate with professional post-production color grading workflows. For audio recording, it features a four-microphone directional system with exclusive optimizations for high-noise environments such as concerts, significantly reducing distortion and environmental interference.
Hardware Specifications and Color Science
In terms of core performance, the X300 Ultra is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a built-in 6600mAh high-capacity Blue Ocean Battery to support high-intensity recording and computing needs.
In terms of color science, the camera incorporates a 12-channel rainbow multispectral lens and Flicker sensing technology to accurately reproduce true colors under complex lighting conditions. Combined with the new "Zeiss Natural Color 3.0" and an AI-powered creative camera with 30 built-in effects, it further lowers the barrier to entry for professional image creation. The new camera is available in three body colors: Wilderness Green, Snow Peak White, and Volcano Black, featuring a camera-blending design.
Add integrated all-in-one card function
Similar to Xiaomi's previous collaboration with Google, vivo becomes the second mobile phone brand in the Taiwan market to directly integrate the iPass function into its phones. After enabling the iPass function in the X300 Ultra, the X300 Ultra can be directly transformed into an iPass card, which can be tapped on public transportation such as the Taipei MRT and buses to pay for rides, or used for small payments at payment channels that support iPass.
Listing and Pre-order Information
The vivo X300 Ultra is available for pre-order at designated channels from now until April 29th, and is expected to go on sale at all channels on April 30th. The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage version is available in three colors: Wilderness Green, Snow Peak White, and Volcano Black, with a suggested retail price of NT$49990. The 1TB storage version is available in two colors: Wilderness Green and Volcano Black, with a suggested retail price of NT$58990. In addition, several gifts are offered for photography enthusiasts, and a teleconverter kit will be given away with the pre-order of the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version.
In addition, vivo is exclusively offering a limited-edition X300 Ultra Photographer Kit at its official experience stores, which includes the X300 Ultra Volcano Black version with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, with a suggested retail price of NT$69990.
• Camera trade-in discount:於官方體驗店出示任一品牌「相機」預購16GB記憶體與512GB儲存容量版本，即享現折新台幣5000元 (曾預購X300 Pro者最高再加碼折新台幣5000元)。
• Teleconverter kit straight up:Pre-order the top-of-the-line version with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and receive a free "vivo Zeiss Teleconverter Gen 2 and exclusive accessory set".
• Masterclass and community giveaway:Purchase a device and you'll have priority access to Huang Tianren's fashion photography course; share your purchase on social media for a chance to win tickets to Stefanie Sun's concert.
• V-Fan Carnival:Pre-order now to receive a ticket to the V-Fan Carnival on May 10th, where the annual spokesperson "Accus Five" will be in attendance.
• All-in-one card integration with Google Wallet:Activate the service before June 30th and receive 250 RMB in bonus credits and points as a reward.
