Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $720 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 583,956); the Samsung Galaxy S9 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 217g).
Samsung Galaxy S9
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 163g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $723
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S9 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $720 | $723 |
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy S9 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $3. Samsung Galaxy S9 was $3 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9 over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.