Samsung Galaxy F56 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy F56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $369 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 55/100 (a 36-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 1,021,736); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy F56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F56
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy F56 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $369 vs $950
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F56 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 36 points higher (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy F56 — 42/100, 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 F56 (99/100 vs 60/100). 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 F56 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $369 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 F56 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy F56 by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $581. Samsung Galaxy F56 was $581 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (99/100 vs 60/100).
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 F56 (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F56 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F56 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy F56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F56 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 F56 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F56 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy F56 is a better fit for active users. 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.