Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1299 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-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 3,515,964).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X300s
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9553
- Lighter: 214g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3515964
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $723 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). 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 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 9553 | |
| 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 | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $723 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 5.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $576. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $576.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
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 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.