Vivo’s X300 Ultra stands out in the ultra-premium smartphone segment not for its design, but for its camera system. Unlike competitors that emphasize extreme telephoto capabilities, Vivo has taken a different route by refining its 35mm main camera, a feature that sets it apart in this class.

A few months ago, I argued that the telephoto camera has become the defining lens in ultra-class flagship smartphones. As smartphone cameras improved, manufacturers shifted their focus to photography as a key differentiator. Within this evolution, telephoto lenses emerged as the next frontier for innovation. Recent ultra-premium devices from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Huawei have all prioritized telephoto performance as their primary selling point. Vivo, however, has chosen a different strategy with the X300 Ultra.

Rather than pushing telephoto hardware to new extremes, Vivo has maintained a balanced approach with its telephoto lens while directing significant effort into enhancing its 35mm main camera. This unique focus positions the X300 Ultra as a compelling alternative in a market dominated by zoom-centric devices.

Source: The Verge