MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the world’s most influential tech reviewers has ignited online buzz after reacting to the vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit, calling the setup “wild” in his latest Unbox Therapy video. Host Lewis Hilsenteger highlighted how the telephoto extender and grip kit elevate the vivo X300 Pro into a territory that blurs the line between smartphone and dedicated camera gear.
While analyzing zoom footage shot at 4K 30FPS, Hilsenteger was struck by how steady the clip appeared. “Are you on a tripod?” he asked. When told the footage was handheld, he replied, “That’s crazy… the stabilization is wild.”
With millions of global followers — including a strong audience in the Philippines — Hilsenteger’s reactions carry weight in shaping discussions around upcoming devices.
He noted that images from the vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit “don’t look like they came from a smartphone,” adding that the optical extender offers a capability rarely seen in mobile photography today. “There is still a place for optics,” he emphasized.
What resonated most was his takeaway after holding the full kit: “It’s a lot more like a camera than a smartphone at this point.” Comments under the video echoed the sentiment, with one viewer calling it the “Best camera phone in 2025.”
Pre-Order Information (Neutral Tone)
The vivo X300 Pro retails at Php 77,999. Its accessories — the vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit (Php 12,999) and the vivo PGYTECH Imaging Grip Kit (Php 7,999) — are sold separately.
Pre-orders run until December 5, 2025, in vivo concept stores nationwide, with exclusive gifts such as a vivo Watch GT and a vivo X Series VIP Card.
vivo has also partnered with CompAsia for a trade-in program, allowing customers to exchange eligible devices for discounts toward the X300 Series.
Online pre-orders via Shopee are open until December 10, 2025, with up to 12 months 0% interest via SPayLater. During the Shopee launch livestream on December 11 at 8 PM, early buyers may receive a free vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit with the X300 Pro.
