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; launch prices were $250 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-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 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo X300s
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $723
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2710
- 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 (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 52/100). 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). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 52/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $473. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $473 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 52/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, 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 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.