Samsung Galaxy S26 vs vivo X300 FE
Key differences
- The vivo X300 FE launched ₹8,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S26 (₹79,999 vs ₹87,999).
- The vivo X300 FE has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 4,300mAh.
- The vivo X300 FE charges faster, at 90W wired against 25W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy S26 | X300 FE |
| India launch date | 26 February 2026 | 6 May 2026 |
| First sale | Not published | 14 May 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹87,999 | From ₹79,999 |
| Variants | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.3", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340x1080, 120Hz | 6.31", AMOLED, 2640x1216, 120Hz, 5,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | Not published | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x) | 50MP main + 50MP telephoto + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP | 50MP |
| Rear video | 8K@30 | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 4,300mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 90W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 167 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.99 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | ultrasonic in-display |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, White | Urban Olive, Lilac Purple, Noir Black |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 or vivo X300 FE — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo X300 FE is ahead, 8.5/10 against 7.2/10. 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 vivo X300 FE launched ₹8,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S26 (₹79,999 vs ₹87,999). The vivo X300 FE has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 4,300mAh.