Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 162g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 S26 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 12.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (96/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.