Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $182 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $723
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (63/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 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 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $182 | $723 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $541. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $541.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (63/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.