For years, the smartphone market has been dominated by behemoth devices, leaving fans of compact, easy-to-handle phones feeling left out—especially in the premium segment. Now, however, the tide may be turning. With Vivo gearing up for its X300 series launch on December 2, and rumours surrounding the OnePlus 15s 5G heating up, a single question is gaining momentum among smartphone enthusiasts: Are India’s next compact flagships arriving sooner than we anticipated?

Industry leaks suggest that the "Feather Edition" or "FE" variants, alongside a potential "s" model from OnePlus, are poised to challenge the notion that a small phone must compromise on power.

Vivo X300 FE 5G: Big Power in a Small Package

The sheer volume of features tipped for the alleged Vivo X300 FE 5G is what is truly spiking consumer curiosity. The device is rumoured to feature a 6.3-inch flat OLED display with a fluid 120Hz refresh rate and sharp 1.5K resolution. For a flagship device, a 6.3-inch screen size positions it squarely as a compact choice, appealing directly to users fatigued by the endless march of oversized handsets.

The most exciting revelation comes from under the hood. Tipster Debayan Roy hints at the phone being driven by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset—placing it firmly in the elite performance category. What truly seems revolutionary is the expected battery life: a massive 6500mAh battery, a capacity rarely, if ever, seen in a compact form factor. This potential combination of flagship performance, manageable size, and outstanding endurance could redefine the expectations for premium small phones in the Indian market.

OnePlus 15s 5G: Racing for the Compact Crown

Vivo isn't the only brand eyeing the premium-compact segment. Whispers suggest that the OnePlus 15s 5G is also in the works. Like its competitor, the OnePlus 15s is tipped to feature a similar compact 6.3-inch flat OLED display. Though specific details are still sparse, the "s" models often represent a streamlined version of the main flagship, typically retaining the core performance while optimizing other features for value or size.

This renewed focus on offering a smaller, more pocket-friendly device—without stripping away top-tier specs like a 120Hz display, a flagship processor, and potentially a capable triple-camera setup (as rumoured for the Vivo FE)—signals a strategic move by manufacturers to cater to the segment that values usability and portability as much as raw power.

The Comeback of the Pocket Rocket

If these specifications hold true—especially the combination of a flagship chipset, a high-resolution display, and an industry-leading battery capacity in a 6.3-inch body—it would mark a pivotal moment. For too long, consumers had to choose between a compact phone (which meant a mid-range processor) or a powerhouse (which meant a large phone).

The potential arrival of the Vivo X300 FE 5G and the OnePlus 15s 5G suggests that the "pocket rocket" is staging a spectacular comeback. As the Vivo X300 series prepares for its official debut, all eyes remain fixed on the leaks, anticipating confirmation that the era of no-compromise, compact flagships is about to begin in the highly competitive Indian smartphone arena.
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