Launched in November 2024, the Vivo Y300 5G made quite a splash with its sleek design, vibrant AMOLED display, and fast-charging battery. But after a year of real-world use, does this phone still hold up in the mid-range market? Here’s an honest, hands-on review that will help you decide whether the Vivo Y300 5G is still worth buying in 2025.
When the Vivo Y300 5G was launched in India, it caught everyone’s attention with its stylish look and budget-friendly price. A 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 80W fast charging, and a 50MP camera are some of the highlights. We tested this phone in every way possible—daily use, gaming, and lots of photos—for a year to see if it’s still value for money. Whether you’re a student, a selfie enthusiast, or just want a good phone, this Vivo Y300 5G review will tell you everything. Let’s get started!
Y300 Design & Build Quality: Stylish but a little irritating
The Vivo Y300 5G feels premium in the hand. It’s just 7.79mm slim and its 188g weight makes it comfortable for long calls or use. Available in Phantom Purple, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Green colours, its diamond-inspired plastic composite back sparkles in light, giving it a high-end look. The curved edges and flat frame offer good grip.
The IP64 rating protects it from dust and water splashes, which is useful during light rain. However, the plastic back attracts fingerprints like a magnet, and after a year I noticed small scratches despite careful handling. A case is a must—but unfortunately, that hides the stylish design.
Compared to the glass back of the Realme 12 Pro, the Y300 is lightweight but feels a little less premium.
Real Experience: Even after a year, the slim design feels modern, but the smudgy back has to be cleaned frequently. The IP64 rating saved my life during the rainy season.
Display Features: AMOLED ka Jadoo
The 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display is absolutely stunning with a 120Hz refresh rate. Colors are vibrant, blacks are deep, and scrolling is buttery smooth—whether you watch Instagram reels or play Asphalt 9. The 1800-nit peak brightness makes the screen clear even in the sun, which is rare in this price range. The 2400 x 1080 resolution delivers crisp visuals for videos and games.
The Rainwater Touch technology lets you use the screen even in the rain, which proved very handy during monsoons.Just one complaint—no Gorilla Glass, so a screen protector is a must. Even after a year, the display feels brand new, no burn-in or discoloration.
Comparison: The Y300’s AMOLED is better than the Vivo Y30’s IPS LCD, but falls short of the Vivo X200’s 2000-nit brightness.
Performance: Solid for everyday use
With Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm) and 8GB RAM (plus 8GB virtual RAM), the Vivo Y300 5G handles daily tasks like WhatsApp, YouTube, and multitasking with ease. Even after a year, it is snappy for casual use, but heavy apps like video editors run a bit slow.
For gaming, I played BGMI and Free Fire on medium settings, where performance was smooth. But demanding games like Genshin Impact show a slight lag on high graphics. It is not a gaming beast like the Poco F7 5G’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, but is enough for casual gamers. The phone stays cool during long sessions.
Real Experience: After a year, app launches slowed down slightly—likely due to software clutter. A factory reset restored the speed, but the phone isn’t entirely future-proof.
Camera Review: Great for the price
The 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera is absolutely amazing for the price. Photos are sharp and vibrant in daylight, and the AI Aura Light and AI Photo Enhance features make portraits and social media shots even better. The 2MP portrait sensor delivers bokeh, but it’s a little basic. The 32MP front camera is great for selfies, and takes clear shots even in soft light.
Night mode works well in low light, keeps noise to a minimum, but doesn’t match the low-light shots of the Vivo X200.Video recording is solid at 4K (rear) and 1080p (front), with decent stabilization.The camera impresses even after a year, but the AI sometimes over-sharpens the images.
Comparison: The 50MP camera of the Y300 is better than the 13MP of the Vivo Y30, but gives a little less detail than the 64MP sensor of the Vivo Y200 Pro.
Battery Life & Charging Speed: Day long companion
The 5000mAh battery is a workhorse, which lasts a full day even in heavy use—streaming, gaming, calls. It can also last for two days in light use. Vivo claims that the battery will retain 80% capacity even after 1600 cycles (almost 4 years), and I did not see any major drop after a year.
The 80W FlashCharge works really fast, charging 50% in 15 minutes and full charge in 40 minutes. This is faster than the 44W of the Vivo Y200 Pro, but a little slower than the 90W of the Vivo X200. The charger gets hot, so I avoid fast charging in the heat.
Real Experience: Battery life is still the same as before, which is a lifesaver for long workdays or travel.
Software Experience: Smooth but little bloatware
Funtouch OS 14 (based on Android 14) is user-friendly and customizable, with features like Always-On Display and split-screen multitasking. But pre-installed bloatware (games, shopping apps) cause slight irritation, although most can be uninstalled. Vivo promises two years of OS updates (up to Android 16) and three years of security patches, which is good for the price.
After a year, the UI is smooth, but sometimes bugs like notification delays come up, which are fixed with a restart. Updates come on time, which keeps the phone secure.
Comparison: Funtouch OS is less bloated than Oppo’s ColorOS, but not as clean as the Moto G85’s near-stock Android.
Connectivity & Extra Features: Everything is there
Y300 supports 5G multiple bands, along with dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C. In-display fingerprint sensor works fast. Dual stereo speakers deliver good sound with 300% volume boost, but a little less bass than Vivo X200. IP64 rating and 3.5mm headphone jack are practical additions.
Real Experience: 5G connectivity is absolutely stable in cities, but depends on the carrier in rural areas. Headphone jack is a bonus even in 2025.
Pricing & Variants: Budget Mein Value
Vivo Y300 5G comes in two variants:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹21,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹23,999
Available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo’s website, it also has launch offers like ₹2000 cashback and no-cost EMI. At this price, it competes with Oppo F29 (₹22,999) and Poco F7 5G (₹24,999), which have better charging speed but slightly less performance.
Real Experience: 128GB variant is enough for most users, but 256GB with microSD support (up to 2TB) is good for heavy users.
Vivo Y300 Pros & Cons
Pros:
– 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz
– 5000mAh battery and 80W fast charging
– 50MP camera with AI features
– Sleek design and IP64 rating
– Good value in a budget-friendly price
Cons:
– Fingerprints are applied on the plastic back
– 2MP portrait camera is not much use
– Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 weak for heavy gaming
– Bloatware in software
– No Gorilla Glass protection
Final Verdict: Who should buy Vivo Y300 5G?
Even after a year, the Vivo Y300 5G is strong in the sub-₹25,000 segment. Its vibrant display, fast charging, and good camera make it perfect for students, young professionals, and casual users who want a stylish phone without breaking the budget. If you need selfies, video streaming, or all-day battery life, the Y300 is perfect.
But for hardcore gamers or those looking for flagship-level performance, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 may fall short. For them, the Poco F7 5G or the Vivo X200 are better. If you’re upgrading from an older budget phone like the Vivo Y30, the Y300 is a solid choice.
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