Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 50/100 (a 41-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 745,265); the Samsung Galaxy A35 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 41 points (91/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A35
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 51
Value for money 38
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Samsung Galaxy A35 better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $950

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 745265
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 900
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2800
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A35 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 41 points higher (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). 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). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A35 — 38/100, 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 A35 (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 A35 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

Samsung Galaxy A35: The Samsung Galaxy A35 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 A35 Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 1380 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 745265 4247433
Geekbench Single 900 3640
Geekbench Multi 2800 11033
Display 6.6" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2340x1080 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 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / One UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP69
Dimensions 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 230 g
Launch price $399 $950
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • 6.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
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 A35 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Exynos 1380
50/100
745265 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +82.5%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A35
$399
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $551. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $551 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (99/100 vs 52/100).

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 A35 (96/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (85/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A35 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 41 points (91/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A35 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 A35 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A35 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 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.