Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $720 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 33/100 (a 58-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 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy S9 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy S9
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $950
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- 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 S9 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 58 points higher (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 44/100). 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). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S9 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 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 / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $720 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 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 S9 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S9 by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $230. Samsung Galaxy S9 was $230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 by 58 points (91/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9 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 S9 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 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.