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 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Vivo X300 Ultra
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 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 — 4/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30s | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 11047 | |
| 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
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30s and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.