Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo X300 Ultra
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched ₹20,000 cheaper than the vivo X300 Ultra (₹1,39,999 vs ₹1,59,999).
- The vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery: 6,600mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The vivo X300 Ultra charges faster, at 100W wired against 60W.
- The vivo X300 Ultra has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | vivo X300 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra | X300 Ultra |
| India launch date | 26 February 2026 | 6 May 2026 |
| First sale | Not published | 14 May 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹1,39,999 | From ₹1,59,999 |
| Variants | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB · 16GB RAM + 1TB | 16GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.9", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120x1440, 120Hz | 6.82", AMOLED, 3168x1440, 144Hz, 4,500 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB |
| Rear camera | 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto (5x) + 10MP telephoto (3x) | 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 200MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 50MP |
| Rear video | 8K@30 | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,600mAh |
| Wired charging | 60W | 100W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | 214 g | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | ultrasonic in-display |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White | Eclipse Black, Victory Green |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or vivo X300 Ultra — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo X300 Ultra is ahead, 8.6/10 against 8.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched ₹20,000 cheaper than the vivo X300 Ultra (₹1,39,999 vs ₹1,59,999). The vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery: 6,600mAh against 5,000mAh.