Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo X300s
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $576. Vivo X300s was $576 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.