vivo Philippines turned zoom into the spotlight at the vivo X300 Series Launch Photo Contest, a competition that challenged guests to tell powerful stories using only the flagship’s 200MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera during the launch event.

With intention, emotion, and striking contrast at the core of his frame, multimedia producer Bryan Aliwalas emerged as the grand winner, proving that distance is not a limitation but a new perspective waiting to be captured.

The contest kicked off live on 26 November during the vivo X300 Series Launch, where Photography Masterclass speaker and judge Jan Mayo reviewed all submissions and selected the Top 3 finalists based on telephoto creativity and storytelling.

The top 3 then moved online for a three-day public voting period on vivo's official Facebook page, where the winner was determined by the highest combined reach and engagement. It was during this stage that Bryan’s 15x zoom photo of a spotlight-lit wall artwork captured the audience’s attention and earned him the top spot.

Judge Jan Mayo commended Bryan’s photo: “When we say telephoto, it offers a new perspective of something unknown or far away. The black area emphasizes what’s in the middle, making the vibrance and contrast truly stand out.”

Winner’s insight: Seeing far, feeling close

Bryan said, “At first, I took photos of subjects close to me, and they turned out great. But I wanted to challenge myself, and of course the phone, so I decided to capture something far from my position. I noticed an artwork on the wall illuminated by the event lights, zoomed in to around 15x, found the right angle, and took the shot. The vivo X300 handled it perfectly and delivered a clear, detailed photo.”

“I also paid close attention to Jan Mayo’s talk and the sample photos he showed that were taken with the vivo X300 Pro. When I later noticed the artwork highlighted by a spotlight, it immediately struck me as the perfect subject,” he added.

As part of vivo’s appreciation for creative excellence, Bryan will receive the flagship smartphone, vivo X300. He was on a drive to Tagaytay City when he learned of his win from his girlfriend, making the moment even more memorable.

Engagement in every frame

Beyond the grand prize, vivo also honored the entry that generated the highest engagement on the official Facebook voting post.

Branded content editor Euden Valdez captured a subtle yet striking moment, noticing her subject across the table and using the glass in front as an unexpected frame. The image earned her 2nd place and a vivo V60.

“It made my day! I was super-duper surprised and grateful,” said Euden.

Experience your own win with vivo X300 Series

The vivo X300 Series Launch Photo Contest spotlighted a new frontier in smartphone photography—one where telephoto lenses bring audiences closer to stories, even from afar.

The vivo X300 Series is now available for pre-order until December 5, 2025:

• vivo X300 — P67,999

• vivo X300 Pro — P77,999

• Accessories: vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit (P12,999) and vivo PGYTECH Imaging Grip Kit (P7,999)

Here are great deals:

• Exclusive pre-order freebies: vivo X Series VIP Card and limited-edition vivo Watch GT

• Device trade-in savings of up to P56,100 via CompAsia

• Online pre-order on Shopee until 10 December with up to 12 months 0% interest via SPayLater

• Official Shopee launch on 11 December, 8 PM — chance to get the vivo X300 Pro with a free vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit

vivo Philippines congratulates all participants and looks forward to more inspiring shots that prove every zoom tells a story.