Vivo

Flagship smartphones usually demand a premium if you want to experience the best cameras, performance, and fast-charging tech. I've previously experienced mid-flagships such as the OnePlus 15R and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE that try to find the sweet spot between the ultra-premium experience and affordability. However, this is usually accompanied by caveats, which often include a downgraded chipset or inferior cameras. This is what the newly launched Vivo X200T aims to change.

When Vivo launched the X200 Pro last year, it featured stellar cameras that earned it a nomination in the best smartphone category at various tech awards, including our in-house NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2025 edition. Now, when you already have a terrific device, how do you surpass it? Vivo might have just pulled it off with the latest X300 Pro.

In a market where big-sized smartphones have taken over, Vivo is trying to bring back the compact flagships with its latest X300. The company's newest smartphone aims to address three crucial factors: a compact design, a flagship-grade camera, and top-notch performance. With the new Vivo X300, the brand is not simply offering a mini replica of its big Pro models, but a smartphone that delivers no-nonsense performance alongside a premium design. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs. 75,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB option; the 12GB RAM + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 81,999, while the 16GB RAM and 512GB model is priced at Rs. 85,999.