This thing is wild: Unbox Therapy on vivo X300 Pro

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – One of the world’s most influential tech voices just reacted to the vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit, and the internet is paying attention.

In his latest YouTube video, Unbox Therapy host Lewis Hilsenteger called the vivo X300 Pro setup “wild”, describing its telephoto extender and grip kit as something that pushes smartphones into a new category. While reviewing the zoom stabilization at a 4K 30FPS video, he reacted in disbelief and asked his team, “Are you on a tripod?” When told it was handheld footage, he replied, “That’s crazy… the stabilization is wild.”

For millions of tech fans who follow Unbox Therapy, including a large audience in the Philippines, those reactions carry weight. The channel is known for its straightforward testing style and for influencing tech buyer decisions worldwide.

Hilsenteger emphasized that the vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit produces images that “don’t look like they came from a smartphone.” He noted that the optical extender gives the device a capability rarely seen in mobile imaging and said, “There is still a place for optics.”

What stood out most was his conclusion that the device is not simply another flagship. Holding the full setup, he summarized it in a way that is now fueling conversations among creators: “It’s a lot more like a camera than a smartphone at this point.”

This early reaction has sparked speculation across the tech community that vivo may have redefined the boundaries of smartphone photography. As one comment under the video read, “Best camera phone in 2025.”

Now on pre-order

The vivo X300 Pro is priced at Php 77,999. The Photographer Kit accessories are sold separately as the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit at Php 12,999 and the vivo PGYTECH Imaging Grip Kit at Php 7,999.

Pre-order runs until December 5, 2025 in vivo concept stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order will receive a vivo Watch GT and a vivo X Series VIP Card as exclusive gifts.

vivo has also partnered with CompAsia for a trade-in program so customers may exchange eligible devices for discounts toward the X300 Series.

The vivo X300 Series is additionally available for pre-order on Shopee until December 10, 2025, with up to 12 months 0 percent interest via SPayLater. During the official Shopee launch livestream on December 11 at 8 PM, early buyers may receive a free vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit with the vivo X300 Pro purchase.

With reactions like “This thing is wild” and “It gives you an image that doesn’t look like it came from a smartphone,” the vivo X300 Pro is quickly shaping into one of the most talked-about imaging devices of 2025, and possibly the one rewriting how far a smartphone camera can go.

Learn more about the vivo X300 Series on the vivo website.

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-oriented value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

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