Fact-checked · March 2026
Vivo X300s: The SuperMax Flagship That Might Not Come to India
China Launch: March 30, 2026
India: Unconfirmed
Expected ~₹55,000
⚠ Fact-check notice
This article corrects several inaccuracies from earlier roundups. Key updates: the battery is 7,100mAh (not ~7,000mAh); the X300 India price is ₹75,999 (not ₹76k); and critically, Vivo has not confirmed an India launch for the X300s, reports from Digit.in suggest it may remain a China/select-market device.
What is the Vivo X300s?
Vivo is gearing up to expand its premium X300 family with two new devices, the X300 Ultra and the X300s. While the Ultra is the photography powerhouse showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, the X300s is positioned differently: it’s the “SuperMax” variant, where the “s” literally stands for SuperMax, promising a big screen, a massive battery, and gaming-grade performance without compromising on Zeiss imaging.
The phone targets users who find the compact X300 too small but don’t want to spend flagship-tier money on the Ultra. At a rumoured ~₹55,000, it slots in well below the X300’s current India price of ₹75,999.
Confirmed & Leaked Specifications
Display:
6.78″ BOE Q10 Plus AMOLED
144Hz first in X-series above 120Hz
Processor:
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Same chip as X300; Plus variant rumoured
Battery:
7,100 mAh
90W wired · 40W wireless
Main Camera:
200MP Zeiss
+ 50MP periscope telephoto (leaked)
Gaming:
Native 144 FPS
Certain MOBA titles supported
Durability:
IP68 / IP69
OriginOS 6 on Android 16
Fact-Check: What the Earlier Roundups Got Wrong
| Claim | Status | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Battery is “around 7,000mAh” | Corrected | Multiple sources confirm 7,100mAh |
| X300 India price ~₹76,000 | Imprecise | Official India price is ₹75,999 |
| India launch expected late March / early April | Misleading | Only China launch (March 30) confirmed. India launch “seems unlikely” per Digit.in |
| Expected price ~₹52,000 | Unverified | Digit.in estimates ~₹55,000, both are speculation |
| 6.78″ 144Hz display | Confirmed | Confirmed via Vivo executive statement |
| 200MP Zeiss main sensor | Confirmed | Officially confirmed by Vivo |
| Dimensity 9500 processor | Likely correct | Multiple leaks consistent; Plus variant unconfirmed |
| 7-year software updates | Unconfirmed | No official statement; extrapolated from X300 series |
| Sales start April 3 | China only | China sale date via Weibo tipsters; India date N/A |
Pros and Cons
👍 Pros
- 7,100mAh battery, exceptional for all-day use
- 144Hz AMOLED with gaming-grade 144FPS support
- Flagship Dimensity 9500 with strong thermal design
- 200MP Zeiss main + periscope telephoto
- Symmetric dual speakers (1115 setup)
- IP68 + IP69 dual water resistance
- Android 16 from day one
👎 Cons
- India launch not confirmed, may be China-only
- Larger battery likely means added weight/thickness
- Potential heating under sustained gaming load
- Portrait/AI photo tuning may need updates
- OriginOS can be bloatware-heavy out of the box
- No hands-on reviews available yet
Should You Wait for It?
If you’re in India, the honest answer right now is: there’s nothing confirmed to wait for. Vivo has only announced the China launch. The X300 Ultra is the device confirmed for global rollout; the X300s may stay limited to China and a few select markets.
If it does land in India, at ~₹55,000 it would be a compelling option, significantly cheaper than the X300 (₹75,999) while offering a bigger battery, a larger screen, and the same core Zeiss imaging system. Competition from the Samsung Galaxy S26 series and OnePlus 15R will be fierce.
For now: follow Vivo India’s official channels, bookmark Flipkart and Amazon for alerts, and don’t fall for pre-order listings from third-party sellers.
Bottom line
The X300s looks like a genuinely exciting device, a massive battery, pro camera, and 144Hz gaming display in one package at a mid-flagship price. But as of March 2026, it’s a China phone. India buyers should treat any launch timeline or pricing as rumour until Vivo officially announces otherwise.
Sources & Accuracy: Specifications sourced from Business Standard, Digit.in, PCQuest, and Sunday Guardian Live. Pricing and India launch status are based on leaks only and subject to change. Last updated: March 21, 2026.
