Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,681,378); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 140).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo X300 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.