In-depth Review of the vivo Y300 Pro+: The Thousand-Yuan King with "Thanos-Level" Battery Life

In-depth Review of the vivo Y300 Pro+: The Thousand-Yuan King with "Thanos-Level" Battery LifeFollowing the release of the Y300 Pro last September, vivo launched the final piece of the Y300 series the Y300 Pro+ this past March. Dubbed the "Thanos of battery life," this thousand-yuan (approximately $150 USD) smartphone promises exceptional endurance

In-depth Review of the vivo Y300 Pro+: The Thousand-Yuan King with "Thanos-Level" Battery Life

Following the release of the Y300 Pro last September, vivo launched the final piece of the Y300 series the Y300 Pro+ this past March. Dubbed the "Thanos of battery life," this thousand-yuan (approximately $150 USD) smartphone promises exceptional endurance. This review delves into its features and performance through detailed unboxing and testing.

I. Flagship-Level Appearance: Blending Aesthetics and Durability

vivo's thousand-yuan phones are renowned for their design, and the Y300 Pro+ is no exception. Its appearance clearly draws inspiration from vivo's flagship X100, featuring a curved back and a meticulously crafted star-ring rear camera module that exudes a strong "flagship feel," making its price point hard to believe.

While a plastic frame and back are used to control costs (unlike the glass and metal found in flagships), vivo's masterful surface treatment gives the plastic a near-metallic texture. Without tapping it sharply, it's difficult to discern the actual material.

The advantage of plastic is its superior drop resistance. Plastic's inherent impact absorption capacity surpasses glass, mitigating damage from falls. Combined with vivo's self-developed "Diamond Rock" architecture, the Y300 Pro+'s internal and external drop resistance is significantly enhanced.

The front boasts a 6.77-inch 120Hz full E4 curved display with a peak brightness of 5000 nits and a global peak brightness of 1300 nits. It also supports hardware-level low blue light, ten-thousand-level brightness adjustment, and anti-fatigue brightness adjustment. This screen surpasses specifications common in the thousand-yuan market, showcasing vivo's cost-control expertise. As the primary user interface, screen quality is paramount, and vivo's investment here earns the Y300 Pro+ considerable favor.

Measuring 7.89mm thick and weighing 199g, it offers comfortable handling, even during prolonged use. The dimensions reflect vivo's meticulous attention to user experience. Despite housing a larger battery than the Y300 Pro, the increase in thickness is minimal and remains within comfortable parameters for most users.

II. "Thanos" Battery Life: The 7300mAh Battery's Extraordinary Endurance

The Y300 Pro+'s biggest selling point is its massive 7300mAh battery. Housing a battery exceeding 7000mAh in such a slim device is remarkable. Official information states that the battery employs three core technologies: "third-generation silicon anode," "cobalt acid lithium cathode," and "high-viscosity diaphragm," the same design as the vivo X200 series.

This flagship-level battery technology delivers astonishing endurance. Our testing covered various scenarios:

• Continuous Online Video Playback: Playing 1080P videos on Bilibili (a Chinese video platform) at 50% brightness for four hours resulted in a 13% drop in battery life (from 100% to 87%). This extrapolates to over 30 hours of video playback, exceeding the official claim of 25.4 hours for short videos.

• Outdoor Navigation: Navigating from the office to a destination (11 minutes) consumed only 2% battery. Considering the constant high brightness and voice navigation, this is impressive. This suggests over 9 hours of navigation with the screen constantly on; with the screen off and using headphones, it could easily reach over 12 hours.

Even for demanding users like delivery drivers, the Y300 Pro+ can support an 8-hour workday without charging. This eliminates the need for a power bank, even with extended short-video viewing.

Beyond its endurance, the Y300 Pro+ boasts class-leading charging speeds. The included charger delivers 90W fast charging, also supporting 55W PPS and 44W UFCS fast charging, ensuring decent speeds even with non-original chargers. This is a significant advantage for those frequently on the go.

III. Powerful Performance: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Chip's Impressive Showing

• Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, the Y300 Pro+ achieves over 800,000 points on AnTuTu, approaching the performance of the former flagship chip, the Snapdragon 888. In testing, playing Honor of Kings at 120fps was smooth and stable, consuming approximately 4% battery in half an hoursuggesting 12-13 hours of gameplay.

The Y300 Pro+ prioritizes neither battery life nor performance, a boon for users seeking a balance. It handles daily tasks and gaming with ease.

IV. Imaging System: Practical Configuration for Everyday Needs

Given the significant investment in performance, screen, and battery, our expectations for the imaging system were moderate. However, it exceeded expectations.

The main camera uses the Sony IMX766 sensor, offering 50MP, a 1/1.953-inch large sensor, and an f/1.79 aperture, supporting 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. While not top-tier, it significantly outperforms phones in the same price range using older sensors. vivo's image processing and algorithms enhance its capabilities.

Daytime shots exhibited good color accuracy and distortion control, with no overexposure of the sky. However, compared to true flagship main cameras, there's a gap in dark area detail and tone mapping. At 2x zoom, colors were slightly oversaturated but detail was well-preserved. The 50MP high-resolution mode delivered sharp images with excellent bokeh effects and distinct light and shadow layers.

Night shots were also satisfactory, with well-preserved color saturation and detail in lamplight, showcasing clarity and excellent noise control even in low light.

Overall, the Y300 Pro+'s imaging system, though not top-tier, easily meets daily needs and supports pro mode and RAW format output, offering good value.

V. Conclusion: A Well-Rounded Choice in the Thousand-Yuan Segment

Pros:

• Exceptional battery life

• Excellent performance and design

• Outstanding drop resistance

Cons:

• Imaging performance is not outstanding

• Lacks IP67 water resistance

Pricing:

• 8GB+128GB: 1799

• 8GB+256GB: 1999

• 12GB+256GB: 2199

• 12GB+512GB: 2499

The Y300 Pro+ is now available. New purchases include a 5-year battery warranty, a 1-year screen warranty, 12-month interest-free installments, and up to 350 trade-in credit.

In conclusion, the vivo Y300 Pro+ is a well-positioned, cost-effective thousand-yuan smartphone. Its exceptional battery life and 90W fast charging make it particularly suitable for users with high endurance demands, such as outdoor workers. With its balanced configuration and excellent user experience, it's a highly recommended "well-rounded" option in the thousand-yuan market.