Tech Desk 
Dec 14, 2024
Vivo is set to launch its new Y-series smartphone, Vivo Y300 5G, in China in mid-December. The Chinese variant of the Vivo Y300 is likely to be different from the other versions. Currently, a tipster has tipped the complete specifications of the smartphone.
Moreover, the leaked details indicated that the two variants will have different specifications. The smartphone will join the Vivo Y300 Pro, unveiled in the country in September.
Vivo Y300 5G key specs (Chinese variant)
On Weibo, a tipster named WHYLAB said that the Vivo Y300 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The post further claims that the handset will be available in four RAM and storage configurations: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512 GB.
The upcoming smartphone is likely to ship with Android 15-based OriginOS 5. Moreover, the tipster added that the Vivo Y300 5G Chinese version will feature a 6.77-inch OLED flat screen with a 2,392 x 1,080 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 8-bit colour depth and Diamond Shield glass protection.
It is said to support 800nits peak manual brightness, 1,300nits global peak brightness and 1,800 nits local peak brightness.
In addition, the screen will be responsive to oily hand touches. For camera details, it’s claimed that the Vivo Y300 5G will sport a 50MP 1/2.76-inch Samsung S5KJNS primary rear sensor alongside a 2MP 1/5-inch Galcore GC02M1 depth sensor. On the other hand, the selfie camera is expected to hold an 8MP 1/4-inch OmniVision OV08D10 sensor.
The company has confirmed that the Vivo Y300 5G will launch in China with a 6,500mAh battery. The tipster suggests that the handset will support 44W wired fast charging. The phone is expected to pack a triple speaker unit, including AAC 1326D, AAC 1116B, and Goertek 0809, with 4.5W output. It is confirmed to support a 3D panoramic audio experience.
For security, the Vivo Y300 5G will carry an in-display short-focus fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options are claimed to include Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.4. The phone is expected to have an IP64 rating dust and splash resistance.
Vivo Y300 5G launch in China
The launch of Vivo Y300 5G in China is set for December 16, along with sporting striking features.
The Vivo Y300 5G is expected to be available in China in three colour options: Qingsong, Ruixue White, and Xingdiaon Black. The Qingsong variant has been teased officially and is confirmed to have a 7.79mm thin profile. The two remaining options are rumoured to measure 7.85mm in thickness and weigh 199.9g.
