Vivo is lining up a big camera play for its next flagship. While the Vivo X300 Ultra is still a few months out, the company is first expected to roll out the S50 series, including the flagship-adjacent S50 Pro mini. With the Xiaomi 17 Ultra rumored for next month, the race for the ultimate mobile camera is heating up—and fresh leaks are shining a light on how Vivo plans to answer.
According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the Vivo X300 Ultra will feature a custom primary camera that pairs a 200 MP native sensor with a 35 mm lens. The main sensor is tipped to be Sony’s LYT-910, a sizable 1/1.12-inch component. For context, that would be larger than the 1/1.3-inch unit reportedly sticking around in the next Galaxy Ultra, suggesting the Vivo could pull ahead in low light, dynamic range, and natural depth rendering. The 35 mm focal length is also notable—it’s slightly tighter than the usual 23–24 mm smartphone standard, promising a more natural perspective with less edge distortion and a portrait-friendly look without relying entirely on software tricks.
The headline doesn’t stop there. The X300 Ultra is said to be the only 2025 flagship aiming to run dual 200 MP cameras, with the second 200 MP sensor likely serving as a high-resolution telephoto, potentially using a Samsung ISOCELL HPB module. Expect long-range clarity, richer crops, and improved detail in zoomed shots.
Rounding out the trio, the ultra-wide camera is rumored to be a 50 MP unit with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. That’s an unusually big sensor for an ultra-wide, which should mean cleaner textures, better low-light performance, and fewer compromises when you switch lenses.
Vivo is also reportedly finalizing a new, advanced image enhancement hardware module designed to squeeze even more performance out of these sensors. While specifics are under wraps, dedicated imaging hardware typically boosts autofocus speed, real-time noise reduction, HDR, and video stabilization—areas where premium flagships increasingly separate themselves.
If the leaks hold, here’s what to expect from the Vivo X300 Ultra:
– Custom 200 MP main camera with a 35 mm lens and a large 1/1.12-inch Sony LYT-910 sensor
– A second 200 MP telephoto camera for high-resolution zoom
– A 50 MP ultra-wide camera using a 1/1.28-inch sensor
– A new, proprietary imaging hardware module for enhanced photo and video quality
Launch timing is tipped for early next year in China, followed by a broader international release. In the meantime, keep an eye on the S50 lineup as Vivo builds momentum ahead of what could be one of the most ambitious camera phones of 2025.
As always, these details come from early leaks and could evolve, but the message is clear: Vivo is positioning the X300 Ultra as a true camera-first flagship and a strong successor to the X200 Ultra. If camera performance tops your wishlist, this is one to watch.
