Key Takeaways
1. The Zeiss Vivo X300 Pro is priced at 1,399€ in Europe, with discounts available through various retailers.
2. Using the code 4X3MH3 provides a 100€ discount, making the price 1,300€ with additional free gifts included.
3. Alternative options, like the global model from Hong Kong, offer a larger battery and similar features, starting around 1,105€.
4. International retailers provide different pricing and shipping options, but warranty and return rights may be limited for models purchased outside Europe.
5. The global model has a 1-year warranty, and returning it may pose challenges due to local transportation rules.
The Zeiss Vivo X300 Pro, which is the top camera from Zeiss, has just been launched in Europe. In the Austrian online store that ships to Germany, Austria, and Hungary, the Vivo X300 Pro is priced at 1,399€. There are various discounts and gifts available too. You can use the code 4X3MH3 to receive a 100€ discount automatically. Additionally, a 90-watt flash charger and the camera body kit are included for free, while ordering the telephoto extender kit comes with a 50% discount. This brings the price down to 1,300€, or 1,500€ if you include the teleconverter. In contrast, Amazon does not provide any gifts but offers a 150€ discount, lowering the price of the Vivo X300 Pro to 1,250€.
Alternative Options
For those who aren’t particularly interested in the Chinese Vivo X300 Pro model, which can be found at retailers like Tradingshenzhen starting at 807€ (947€ for the same 16/512 GB storage as in Europe), there are other choices. A global model from places like Hong Kong could be a reasonable alternative, especially since it has a much bigger battery. It shares all the features of the European version, including Wear OS compatibility, eSIM, global OriginOS 6 with Google Gemini and Quick Share, and a 6,510 mAh battery, compared to the EU model’s 5,440 mAh. Furthermore, the compact Vivo X300 has a 6,040 mAh battery, while the European variant has 5,360 mAh. Notably, this option also allows for a light blue color variant of the Vivo X300 Pro.
International Retailers and Pricing
Tradingshenzhen only offers the Chinese models, but two shops based in Hong Kong, Wondamobile and Trinity Electronics, let you pick between the Chinese and global versions. The AverageDad shop from the UAE also provides the global variant. All three stores ship internationally, and at AverageDad, the price includes taxes. The global Vivo X300 Pro with 16/512 GB is priced at 1,157€ at AverageDad, totaling 1,192€ with a 35€ shipping fee. This isn’t significantly cheaper than the EU version with discounts and gifts, but you do receive the larger battery. Wondamobile charges 1,125€, which comes to 1,168€ with shipping. Additionally, paying in advance via SEPA bank transfer gives you a 4.5% discount. Finally, Trinity Electronics in Hong Kong offers the global Vivo X300 Pro for 1,105€, plus 55€ for shipping, totaling 1,160€. You can also get a 3% discount if you register.
Warranty and Return Concerns
Unlike purchasing in Europe, getting the global model from countries like Hong Kong has a limited warranty of just 1 year, along with limited or nonexistent return rights. In the worst-case scenario, repairs might be harder. Although the software and hardware should be the same, aside from the larger battery, you might run into issues with local transportation rules if you attempt to return the global model with its bigger battery back to Vivo or exchange it for a future smartphone. Models like the Oppo Find X9 Pro, OnePlus 15, or Nubia Z80 Ultra sidestep this issue by using a dual-cell battery.
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