Vivo Y300 released: a new budget smartphone with great features for an affordable price
By ForGeeks Vivo has officially unveiled the Vivo Y300 smartphone, just a month after announcing a more powerful version of the Y300 Plus. As the successor to the Y200, the new smartphone brings a few improvements but no major changes. Let’s take a look at the details.
Vivo Y300 specs
Vivo Y300 is powered by an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. The smartphone packs 8GB of RAM with the ability to virtually expand by another 8GB thanks to Vivo’s Extended RAM 3.0 feature. The 128GB and 256GB versions are available for storage.
The device is available in 128GB and 256GB versions.
A 5,000mAh battery with 80W FlashCharge technology is responsible for battery life. Vivo claims that this battery will keep it in good condition for four years.
The battery will last for four years.
The Y300 has a dual camera on the back. The main sensor is a 50 MP Sony IMX882, which promises to take good pictures in different lighting conditions. There’s also a 2MP bokeh camera for portrait photography.
For selfies, there’s a 32MP front-facing camera. The Y300 features Dual-View Video mode, which lets you shoot with both the front and rear cameras at the same time.
The Y300 also has a 32MP front camera for selfies.
Design and screen
Vivo Y300 has a stylish metal frame with a glossy finish. The back panel is available in three colors: Titanium Silver, Emerald Green and Phantom Purple. In Titanium Silver, the Titanium Silver color gives off a “distant starlight” effect at certain angles, giving the smartphone a unique look.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display supports 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and high responsiveness. The screen is also SGS certified for low blue light emission, which helps reduce eye strain during prolonged use.
The screen is also SGS certified for low blue light emission, which helps reduce eye strain during prolonged use.
Safety and security
The smartphone is IP64 rated for dust and moisture resistance. It also features Wet-Touch technology, which keeps the screen running smoothly even in light humidity. For security, the Vivo Y300 features a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display, as well as face unlocking.
The Vivo Y300 has a fingerprint scanner and face unlock feature.
Software
The smartphone runs on FuntouchOS 14, based on Android 14, which guarantees up-to-date features and stable system performance.
Prices and Availability
Vivo Y300 5G will be priced from ₹21,999 (about $265) for the model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the 256GB version will cost ₹23,999 (about $288). Pre-orders are open from November 21 and will continue till November 25. Sales will start on November 26 via Vivo’s online store, Flipkart, Amazon and partner retail outlets.
Sales will start on November 26.
In addition, Vivo Y300 buyers will be able to get the Vivo TWS 3e headphones at a discounted price of ₹1499 (around $18). However, this offer is valid only from November 21 to November 30 and is not applicable on the official Vivo store.
The offer is valid only from November 21 to November 30 and is not applicable on the official Vivo store.
