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| A leaker claims that the Vivo X300 Ultra will feature a colour sensor like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and introduce a new teleconverter. |
While the megapixel wars rage on, the real battle for camera phone supremacy is shifting. It’s no longer just about how much light you capture, but how accurately you understand it. For the upcoming flagship Vivo X300 Ultra, a massive new leak suggests the brand is aiming to win that battle decisively with what could be the most advanced multispectral color sensor ever seen in a smartphone.
For years, the conversation around the Vivo X300 Ultra’s camera has orbited its formidable triple-sensor array, the revered 35mm Zeiss lens, and whispers of a potent zoom. But a new revelation hints at an underlying technology that could make all those components perform even better: a groundbreaking multispectral sensor.
What is a Multispectral Sensor and Why Should You Care?
Think of it as a color scientist for your camera. While traditional image sensors see light in broad strokes of red, green, and blue, a multispectral sensor adds extra channels to analyze specific wavelengths of light. This allows the phone’s processor to interpret the colors in a scene—from skin tones and foliage to fabrics and food—with far greater accuracy, especially in tricky artificial or low light where colors often get washed out or skewed.
Oppo has been the pioneer in this space, championing the technology for generations of its Find X series. While the execution can sometimes be finicky—as we noted in a brief test of the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s system—the theoretical advantage is significant. Now, it seems Vivo is not only adopting the idea but aiming to perfect it.
The Leak: A "5MP" Industry-Leading Beast
The claim comes from one of China’s most trusted tipsters, Digital Chat Station, on Weibo. In a post that has sent ripples through the tech community, the leaker stated that the Vivo X300 Ultra will indeed feature a dedicated multispectral sensor. Crucially, they tipped it to be “the industry’s largest” with a 5-megapixel resolution, potentially making it “the best multispectral solution of the year.”
You can read the original leak from the source right here on Weibo.
This move is a classic Vivo power play. Instead of just following a trend, the brand appears to be investing in a larger, potentially more sensitive sensor that could capture more nuanced color data, giving its algorithms a richer foundation to work from. If optimized well, this could translate to photos with lifelike color fidelity that stands out in a crowd of oversaturated or dull competitors.
More Than Just Color: Other Flagship Upgrades Confirmed
In follow-up comments, Digital Chat Station also shed light on other anticipated strengths of the X300 Ultra. The headline 35mm Zeiss camera, equipped with the powerful 1-inch-type Sony LYT-901 sensor, is reportedly getting a new teleconverter. This suggests an updated digital cropping system that could offer a different magnification level than the Vivo X100 Pro’s 2.35x “portrait zoom,” potentially adding more versatility to that prime lens.
Notably, the leaker did not provide any new details on the rumored periscope optical zoom lens, leaving that exciting piece of the puzzle still shrouded in mystery.
The Bottom Line
If the leak holds true, the Vivo X300 Ultra is shaping up to be a holistic camera powerhouse. It’s not just assembling impressive hardware but is thoughtfully integrating supporting technologies to elevate the entire system. By focusing on color science with a best-in-class multispectral sensor, Vivo signals that the future of mobile photography is in the details—the subtle, accurate, and beautiful details that make a photo feel real. We’ll be watching for the official announcement to see if this promising technology delivers on its potential.
