Vivo X300 Pro camera test in Cyprus - Part 1: Is the Zeiss teleconverter actually worth it?
Anyone who enjoys observing distant details will truly benefit from the Zeiss teleconverter. In my view, the results look natural, with less blur and sharper detail—the AI struggles less with fabricating elements that aren’t there.
In dim lighting, you’ll want to use stabilization, which is advisable whenever you attach an external lens since it shifts the phone’s balance and demands steadier handling.
For the X300 Pro’s successor, I’d love to see tighter software integration within the camera app so shots taken with the teleconverter are clearly labeled and the mode activates even more quickly. And of course, an optical 8–10x zoom built directly into the phone would be ideal, so there’s no need to carry an additional attachment.
I only used the camera grip intensively on one day, but it’s a neat accessory for anyone who values the hands-on feel of a real camera. It also doubles as the shutter release button and includes an extra built‑in battery.
Looking ahead, I’d like to see Vivo add a dedicated camera button on every model—similar to the Vivo X200 Ultra—a more intuitive, streamlined camera app, and ongoing camera updates for older devices.
Part two of this review will likely arrive around Christmas, where I’ll compare more Cyprus photos (and some from Malta) across the Vivo X300 Pro, the X200 Ultra, the X100 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Stay tuned for that comparison.
