Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $110 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 20/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A02 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy A02
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $950
- Better portability (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A02 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 71 points higher (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A02 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6739W | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 105 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 389 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $840. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $840 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 71 points (91/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A02 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.