Vivo Y300 Plus : In a world inhabited by smartphones hawking the biggest numbers the brand has managed to carve itself niche, balancing performance with style and just a sprinkle of luxury sparkle.
And that’s where the Vivo Y300 Plus comes in, a phone looking to take mid-range to a level above mediocrity.
This is not a run-of-the-mill budget phone with middling specifications.
Design and display Vivo has packed the Y300 Plus with enough horsepower under the hood and a design language that falls in line with college students, casual users and even first-time smartphone buyers that don’t want a phone that sacrifices on either looks or performance.
So, does this new Y series offer a good all-round performance or is it just another face in the crowd? Let’s find out.
Design: Surprisingly Premium
What strikes you first about the Vivo Y300 Plus is just how nice it looks. It comes with a glossy, mirror-like finish on the back and colour options like Mystic Blue and Graphite Black that look great when they catch light on the cover.
The back tapers modestly towards the frame, making it easy to hold for extended periods.
The back camera module is also well aligned with making it for a modern looking, almost flagship-level like phone. It may not look like a luxury item when held, but it also doesn’t feel cheap.
Its light in the hand and slim enough to slip into your pocket and feels well-balanced.
At the front, the Y300 Plus features a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display and a 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, it’s not an AMOLED, but the display is super crisp, colorful, and very visible even in direct sunlight.
The high refresh rate makes for smooth scrolling and the color reproduction, while not fantastic, is surprisingly good for its class.
Content, games, or even just browsing looks good and feels good on this display. With the fingerprint reader located in the power button, you can get to what you want with just a touch.
Performance: It does what it is supposed to do
The Vivo Y300 Plus is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage.
It’s no flagship chip, of course, although day-to-day stuff like social, video streaming, and even a little bit of casual gaming doesn’t slow this thing down.
The device also comes with RAM expansion, thus providing a leap boost to the device’s performance while multi-tasking.
Android 14 is what powers the software experience and it has Funtouch OS 14 on top, which provides a slick OS experience with little bloat and features like multitasking, dynamic animations, and themes that can be tailored by you.
Cameras: Practical and Polished
To the back of the Y300 Plus, we have a 50MP dual rear camera configuration with the help of a 2MP depth sensor. In the day the main sensor take clean, detailed shots with good dynamic range.
Skin colors are fairly accurate and AI mode helps bring out colors without overdoing it.
If I have any complaints about the phone, they would mostly be related to low-light photography; the images can get grainy, but with night mode on, things get noticeably better.
The 8MP front camera is also good, offering up readier-for-Instagram shots with good detail and natural colors.
Battery & Charging: One Long-lasting Battery Ad Fast Ship yytype 9departureday
Juiced up by a 5000mAh battery, the Vivo Y300 Plus can be used throughout the day.
Whether you’re binging, browsing or making a lot of calls, we have enough power to get you through the day and then some without going into battery saver mode.
When you have to plug in, you’ll get up and running again fast with 44W fast charging which will charge about 50% in half an hour.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
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Large 120Hz FHD+ display
Cons Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a bit of let down when it comes to performance
Clean Funtouch OS experience
Battery life and fast charging power up to go all day.
Good enough primary camera with AI addition
Cons:
No AMOLED display
Low-light photo quality could be better
No ultra-wide or macro lens
Plastic construction (albeit well-finished)
No stereo speakers
Final Verdict
Despite its limitations, the Y300 Plus is a damn capable smartphone for its class. It comes with top-tier design, fluid performance, and a battery that just keeps going—without elevating the cost.
Though not a gaming powerhouse or a photography wiz, it’s a reliable daily driver that looks good and gets the job done.
For those who want to bag a good-looking 5G phone that doesn’t skimp on some of the important stuff, they should give the Y300 Plus a serious exam.
It is once again testament to the fact that Vivo can strike a balance between price and performance without compromise on design aesthetic.
