Vivo Y300 GT: A New Mid-Range Contender with Rugged Appeal
Vivo recently expanded its Y series with an interesting new mid-range contender, the Y300 GT. So what's the deal. Well, this isn't your run-of-the-mill dainty phone. Vivo is marketing the Y300 GT as a rough-around-the-edges kind of phone that can take a little beating and still be loaded with some seriously interesting hardware, including a ridiculously smooth screen and fast charging.
Power Through Your Day (and Then Some)
One of the things you'll notice right away is the battery. We're looking at a massive 7620 mAh capacity here. That is some serious juice. And when it does begin to run low, you won't be waiting long, courtesy of its 90-watt fast charging.
Inside the bonnet, the Y300 GT is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chip. Memory and storage-wise, you're being provided with quick LPDDR5 RAM, 8GB or 12GB, paired to a generous 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. That should be more than sufficient to keep everything running smoothly and leave plenty of space for apps, photos, and video.
A Display Built for Speed and Comfort
The front of the Y300 GT is dominated by a gigantic 6.78-inch AMOLED display. But not only is it gigantic; it's also silky smooth, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate – perfect for gaming or just making scrolling feel silky smooth. And it's SGS certified low blue light and flicker-free, meaning it's kinder to your eyes during those longer screen time sessions.
Taking Photos and Made to Last
For cameras, the main camera is 50 megapixels, supplemented by a 2-megapixel supporting camera for aid. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
Remember that ruggedness we discussed. Vivo highlights that the Y300 GT comes with a rugged case with "military-grade" protection. While the particular standard isn't specified beyond that (presumably MIL-STD 810), it suggests that this phone can withstand more than a gentle bump.
Pricing and Where to Get Your Hands on It
The vivo Y300 GT is now out in China. The below is the specification of how the pricing differs for each model:
- 8GB RAM / 256GB Storage: Around $262
- 12GB RAM / 256GB Storage: Around $331
So, if you're looking for a phone that provides a well-rounded combination of features, an incredibly smooth screen, a battery that simply refuses to die, and a little bit of added protection, the vivo Y300 GT definitely seems like a compelling one to watch out for.
