Vivo to make shocking photography leap with latest model

The Vivo X300 Ultra is about to give iPhone cameras some competition.

Revealed at MWC 2026, Vivo says this device is equipped with a 200-megapixel lens, matching that of last year’s X200 Ultra.

But what really catches the eye is the optional 400mm-equivalent Telephoto Extender Gen2 Ultra, a clip-on lens made by Zeiss that adds major zoom capabilities to the phone.

For a smartphone, it would give a user incredible power in regards to long-range photography as with a little digital cropping, it can even apparently act as 1600mm super-telephoto lens (though there may be some image quality compromises).

The most understood compromise would be portability, because you won’t be able to safely put your phone in your pocket when the lens is attached.

And the image processing is something everyone is keen to see in action before making a conclusion, however, this concept itself, pushes the limits of smartphone photography.

Vivo has kept the X300 Ultra’s specs under wraps, leaving everyone guessing at what else it might come with.

But if you’re a smartphone photography fanatic and want high-end zoom power without resorting to one of the best DSLRs, Vivo will certainly grab your attention.

As well as the Telephoto Extender Gen2 Ultra, Vivo also revealed a “pro-grade” Camera Cage to hold its new phone. This is designed to complement video recording and puts “an array of cold shoe mounts and quick-release ports” at your fingertips.

There are two hand grips for added stability, physical buttons for shutter and zoom adjustment, and even an active cooling fan to keep your device from overheating. The Camera Cage is compatible with Vivo’s lens extender, too.

These releases suggest that Vivo is aiming to appeal to the professional market or is at least targeting “pro-adjacent” users with lofty ambitions.

While these MWC teasers are out in the open, a leak from Weibo suggests that Vivo might have something else up its sleeve.

According to leaker Digital Chat Station on the Chinese social media site (via Gizmochina), Vivo’s X300 Ultra will come with a 6.82-inch display equipped with a 2K resolution and a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. This screen will feature very slim bezels and rounded corners, while the Ultra’s battery will be slightly larger than the one found in the X300 Pro.