Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,515,964); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 157); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $950 vs $1299
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (44/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (32/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.