Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $720 and $10498. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 28/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy S8
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $720 vs $10498
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 63 points higher (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (82/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $720 | $10498 |
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S8 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $9778. Samsung Galaxy S8 is cheaper by $9778.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (82/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 63 points (91/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S8 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.