Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $182 and $10498. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 51/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $10498
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 40 points higher (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (86/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $182 | $10498 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10316. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $10316.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 40 points (91/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 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.