Key Takeaways
1. Vivo’s X300 Ultra features a 200MP telephoto camera with a new G2 telephoto extender, making it 27% lighter and more compact.
2. The new telephoto extender offers 2.35x and 4.7x magnification and is compatible with 14 camera modes.
3. The G2 Ultra telephoto extender enhances the X300 Ultra’s 200MP camera to a 400mm optical zoom, appealing for outdoor activities.
4. The 35mm main camera has a larger sensor and higher resolution than its predecessor, with an f/1.85 aperture.
5. The optical performance of the 400mm camera remains strong, with expected advancements in smartphone camera technology by 2026.
Vivo’s product manager, Han Boxiao, is well-known on Weibo for sharing insights about the X300 Ultra, the flagship camera featuring Zeiss technology, which was highlighted at this year’s Mobile World Congress. Initially, the spotlight was on the 35mm main camera’s sensor hardware, but focus has recently shifted to the 14mm ultrawide lens. Now, attention is back on the 200MP telephoto camera, which can be used with a teleconverter similar to the Vivo X200 Ultra and X300 Pro offerings.
New Lens Comparisons
During our hands-on session at MWC, we demonstrated how the two new lenses, providing 2.35x or 4.7x magnification, set themselves apart. Han Boxiao has now added a comparison with the older telephoto extender from the previous models. Vivo claims that the new G2 200mm telephoto extender is more compact and 27% lighter at 153g (5.4 oz), making it easier to carry. The teleconverters for the forthcoming Vivo X300 Ultra are now compatible with 14 camera modes, including Live Photo and various video settings.
Suitable for Outdoor Adventures
For those who love outdoor activities like safari or birdwatching, the G2 Ultra telephoto extender could be appealing, as it turns the X300 Ultra’s 200MP 85mm telephoto camera into a 400mm optical zoom lens. Han Boxiao has released the first sample photo showcasing the capabilities of this 17.4x zoom (based on a standard 23mm wide-angle smartphone camera).
The initial image was captured using the 35mm main camera, which is making its debut with an f/1.85 aperture. While it’s a tad slower than the X200 Ultra’s f/1.7 main camera, the sensor size has increased from 1/1.28 inch to 1/1.12 inch, and the resolution has risen from 50MP to 200MP. What’s truly remarkable is the subsequent 1600mm sample taken with the 400mm teleconverter at f/2.55.
Competitive Performance
Despite being a bit slower than the Vivo X200 Ultra’s f/2.3 telephoto setup, this arrangement is still significantly quicker than the Vivo X300 Pro’s f/2.7 telephoto lens. As the sample indicates, the optical 400mm telephoto camera continues to produce usable images, even with 4x digital zoom. Naturally, the image does start to show some degradation under close examination. Nevertheless, this 70x zoom is expected to be the pinnacle of smartphone camera capabilities in 2026; even the Oppo Find X9 Ultra falls short with its 10x telephoto camera and 300mm teleconverter.
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