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Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vivo X300 5G tipped for major camera upgrade- What we know so far
Vivo is expected to launch its new generation X series models in the coming months. The Vivo X300 series will likely be launched in the home country, China, around October, whereas the India launch is not expected until December, as per last year's launch schedule. Therefore, as we get closer to the launch timeline, leaks surrounding the Vivo X300 series have started to circulate on the internet, giving us a glimpse of the expected upgrade this year. Vivo X300 5G and Vivo X300 Pro 5G to launch soon in India, with upgraded camera and performance.(Vivo) Vivo X series models are majorly camera-centric; last year, the Vivo X200 Pro gained much recognition. Now, the base Vivo X300 model is tipped for a major camera upgrade and some improvements, which will likely gain attention. Also read: Vivo X200 Pro review: A camera perfectionist, reliable performance, and a worthy flagship Vivo X300 5G camera upgrades This year, the base Vivo X300 5G is slated for major camera improvements with a bigger main camera sensor, and upgraded ultrawide and telephoto lenses. A tipster who goes by @nakajimegame on X (formerly Twitter) shared a post highlighting that the Vivo X300 could feature a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch Samsung ISOCELL sensor. The sensor is expected to be a derivative of HP9 branding. This comes as a major upgrade over Vivo X200's 50MP main camera, which has a 1/1.56-inch sensor size. Also read: Vivo X200 Pro vs Vivo X100 Pro: Here's what's new in the new generation smartphone Therefore, we can say that the Vivo X300 5G will likely come with a revamped primary camera, enhancing the photography experience. A bigger sensor and resolution will allow the camera to gather more light, bringing improvements to image quality and low-light photography. In addition, the smartphone is also expected to get a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with a 1/1.95-inch sensor size. The sensor is expected to be either Sony IMX882 or LYT600. If the rumours are to be true, then the base variant itself looks quite promising in terms of the camera. Apart from the camera, the Vivo X300 5G is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. The smartphone could launch alongside the Vivo X300 Pro model later this year. The pro model is tipped to get a massive 7000mAh battery that will likely support 90W wired and 30W wireless charging. Now, we simply have to wait until launch to confirm the expected upgrades.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Realme GT 8 Pro tipped to launch with a 200MP periscope camera, 2K display soon
Realme is preparing to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 8 Pro, in China during the last quarter of this year. Recent leaks have revealed several key features that highlight the phone's upgraded design and hardware. The key insight comes from a well-known tipster, Digital Chat Station, who shared new details about the device. According to the leak, the Realme GT 8 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor. The phone will include a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, likely based on Samsung's HP9 sensor. This camera sensor has a large 1/1.4-inch size and supports 4x4 pixel binning. This technology allows the camera to capture 12MP images with larger pixel sizes, which improves brightness and clarity in low-light conditions. The tipster suggested this camera could become one of the most powerful telephoto setups available in this segment, if it reaches production. Also read: WWDC 2025: How to Watch Apple's Live Event and What to Expect from iOS 26, AI Tools and More In addition to the camera, the GT 8 Pro will feature a flat OLED display with a 2K resolution. This marks a shift from the previous generation, which had a micro-quad-curved OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution. The phone will continue to use an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded under the screen. It will also have a waterproof body, similar to its predecessor. Also read: Google pauses 'Ask Photos' AI Feature to address performance issues Earlier reports indicated that the Realme GT 8 Pro will come with a battery capacity close to 7,000mAh, along with support for 100W fast charging. The phone will likely include a metal middle frame and run on Realme UI 7, based on Android 16. Also read: Alcatel V3 Ultra, V3 Pro and V3 Classic launched in India with NXTPAPER display tech - Details Furthermore, the addition of advanced hardware is likely to increase the phone's price. The starting price could be around 3,999 Yuan (approximately Rs. 47,533). Additionally, the tipster mentioned that Realme's secondary product line might also adopt periscope cameras, such as the Sony IMX882 and Samsung JN5 sensors. This could refer to the upcoming Realme Neo 8 series, expected to launch after the GT 8 Pro.
