Brief Overview
- Vivo has again increased the prices of the Vivo X300 FE in India.
- The rising cost of memory is the reason for the second price hike since the release of this phone.
With the rising cost of memory, Vivo has joined the race of smartphone makers and has raised the price of the Vivo X300 FE in India. This will be the second time the price has increased since its launch in May 2026.
The phone, which started at INR 79,999, has now crossed the INR 89,999 mark. Buyers are being asked to pay INR 10,000 more than what the phone cost at launch, and industry watchers say this trend is unlikely to stop anytime soon.
Vivo X300 FE Price After Latest Hike
When the X300 FE first went on sale, the base 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model was priced at INR 79,999.
A few months later, Vivo quietly raised this price by INR 7,000, taking it to INR 86,999. Now, the company has added another INR 3,000, pushing the same variant to INR 89,999.
The higher 12GB plus 512GB storage option has also increased, from INR 96,999 to INR 99,999.
To soften the blow, Vivo has introduced a new, lighter variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at INR 84,999.
The new variant provides users with a slightly cheaper entry point, even though it still costs more than the phone’s original launch price.
| Variant | Launch Price (May 2026) | After 1st Hike | After 2nd Hike (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | INR 79,999 | INR 86,999 | INR 89,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | INR 89,999 | INR 96,999 | INR 99,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Did not exist | Did not exist | INR 84,999 |
Why Is This Happening
The main reason for the price hike is a global shortage of memory chips, commonly known as RAM and storage components.
Demand for these chips has shot up due to AI companies buying them in large quantities to build data centres and AI systems.
This has left fewer chips available for everyday products like smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.
Due to this shortage, the cost of manufacturing phones has gone up sharply across the industry. Reports suggest that smartphone makers are now paying between 20 and 25 percent more for memory components than before.
Vivo is not alone in raising prices. The company had already increased the price of the X300 Pro by INR 10,000 just a month earlier, and several other brands are expected to follow the same path as the shortage is predicted to continue well into next year.
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Why Would Someone Still Buy It
Even with the higher price, the X300 FE still has things going for it that may convince some buyers.
For buyers who value a smaller, one-handed design combined with a large battery, the X300 FE still offers a package that is hard to find elsewhere.
That said, at its new price, it now sits close to rivals like the OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9, which are true flagships, so shoppers are being advised to compare specifications carefully before deciding, since some competitors may offer bigger batteries or faster chips for similar money.
FAQs
Why has the Vivo X300 FE price increased again?
The price has gone up because of a global shortage of memory chips, driven largely by AI companies buying up RAM and storage in bulk, which has pushed manufacturing costs higher for smartphone makers like Vivo.
How much has the Vivo X300 FE price increased?
The base 12GB plus 256GB variant has gone up by a total of INR 10,000 since launch, rising from INR 79,999 to INR 89,999 across two separate hikes.
What is the Vivo X300 FE 12GB+256GB price in India?
The 12GB plus 256GB variant of the Vivo X300 FE is currently priced at INR 89,999 in India.
