Vivo appears to be expanding its flagship lineup in 2026, moving beyond the Ultra model, which has been the most premium offering yet. After teasing the Vivo X300 Ultra at MWC 2026, it appears that another model was quietly displayed during the tech conference. It’s the Vivo X300 Max, a new model in the brand’s flagship lineup. The handset was reportedly spotted by WinFuture editor Roland Quandt, who shared images of it, calling the device Vivo X300 Max.
The smartphone is covered in a thick case, so you can’t see the design properly. But the large circular camera module with Zeiss branding is hard to miss. The Vivo X300 Max is also seen in a light green colour, which could be one of the options for the handset. One of the images also shows the phone’s model number, which is V2548A. The same model number recently showed up on China’s 3C certification database, suggesting it is indeed the Vivo X300 Max. The listing also confirmed 90W fast charging support for the handset.
This could be paired with a 7,000mAh battery on the Vivo X300 Max, which is a large capacity for a flagship phone. The Vivo X300 Max is also tipped to run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 SoC, the same chipset found on the X300 and X300 Pro. The handset is expected to feature a 6.78-inch flat LTPO 1.5K display with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Cameras will be the Vivo X300 Max’s headlining feature, with leaks suggesting a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with macro support, and a new Zeiss-branded lens system as well. More details include IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings for the Vivo X300 Max.
Vivo also teased its collaboration with MediaTek on a Weibo post, where it talked about what to expect from future products in terms of photography. The Chinese brand predicts imaging + AI will “completely revolutionize the current mobile imaging experience.” Vivo said it will be the first to release new imaging achievements combining AI and edge computing power, and it will be available in upcoming Vivo products. The emphasis on AI-powered imaging by Vivo reflects a growing industry trend where computational photography is becoming as crucial as hardware. The post includes images of a Vivo phone, which looks like the X300 Max, suggesting the phone’s imminent launch.
The Vivo X300 Ultra is already positioned as the most premium and expensive model in the flagship lineup. What Vivo intends to deliver with a new ‘Max’ variant now raises questions about how much further the company can push its high-end offerings. With the Max branding, Vivo could be focusing on battery endurance or even a slightly different camera focus than the Ultra.
There’s no word on the Vivo X300 Max’s launch yet, but we expect it to debut soon. It would be another premium camera-centric flagship phone to consider for those who are very serious about photography. But we’d still have to see how it compares with the Vivo X300 Ultra to see what’s different between the models, and which one might be the better pick.
If you’re considering a new flagship, it might be worth waiting for more details on the X300 Max. Current X200 series owners might want to hold off on upgrading until the full X300 lineup is revealed.
