Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 27/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 64 points (91/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Performance 19
Display 51
Camera 19
Battery 25
Portability 79
Value for money 6
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $950

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 241600
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30s vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 64 points higher (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30s — 6/100, 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 A30s (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).

Samsung Galaxy A30s: The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A30s Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Exynos 7904 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 241600 4247433
Geekbench Single 330 3640
Geekbench Multi 975 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3168x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 25 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 169 g 230 g
Launch price $250 $950
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 16MP
19
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A30s and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A30s Exynos 7904
27/100
241600 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +94.3%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A30s
$250
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (99/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (96/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (85/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 64 points (91/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30s and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A30s has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30s over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A30s 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.