Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 44/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy A71
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $950
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A71 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 47 points higher (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100, 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 A71 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A71 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 496392 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $480. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $480 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (96/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 47 points (91/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A71 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 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.