Samsung Galaxy S26 vs vivo X300
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy S26 | vivoX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2026 | October 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.31″ |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2640 × 1216 (better) |
| Sharpness | 409 pixels per inch | 461 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 4,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz) | Q10 plus 8T LTPO AMOLED, adaptive 1–120 Hz |
| Pixel density | – | 460 ppi |
| Brightness detail | – | 4,500 nits local peak; minimum 1 nit |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | – |
| Display features | Vision booster; mDNIe image processing | 100% P3, 1.07 billion colours, 2,160 Hz PWM and DC dimming |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | Deca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz) | Eight cores, 1 × 4.21 GHz + 3 × 3.5 GHz + 4 × 2.7 GHz; 3 nm process |
| Storage type | – | Global 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1; virtual RAM up to 12 GB or 16 GB is separate; no storage expansion |
| Cooling | Redesigned Vapor Chamber with tailored thermal interface material; Samsung claims 29% better thermal performance than the Galaxy S25 series | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 10 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 MP wide, F1.8 | 200 MP HPB, 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.68, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP, F2.2 | 50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and autofocus |
| Telephoto camera | 10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP LYT-602, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.57, autofocus, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation |
| Front camera | 12 MP, F2.2, autofocus | 50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0, autofocus, 20 mm equivalent and 92° field of view |
| Zoom | 3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x | Periscope telephoto camera; optional 2.35× telephoto extender is a separate accessory; built-in optical ratio not established from the cited maker sheet |
| Video recording | Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD) | 4K60 portrait video |
| Camera features | Nightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock | ZEISS T* coating, multifocal portraits, stage and Street Photography modes; V3+ imaging capabilities integrated into Dimensity 9500 |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 6,040 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 30 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 25 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (wattage not published) | Up to 40 W |
| Battery life detail | Rated (minimum) capacity 4,175 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A | Single-cell overseas model excluding Europe, 6,040 mAh/22.78 Wh typical and 5,925 mAh/22.34 Wh rated at 3.77 V; Austria and Hungary 5,360 mAh/19.68 Wh typical and 5,255 mAh/19.29 Wh rated at 3.67 V; maker laboratory claims 24.1 hours YouTube or 15.8 hours navigation |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible | 90 W FlashCharge; adapter 11 V/8.2 A, compatible with 9 V/1.3 A or 5–11 V/5 A maximum |
| Wireless charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage | Up to 40 W with separately purchased vivo Vertical Wireless Charger 2 |
| Charges other devices | Wireless PowerShare | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78 |
| SIM | Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM | Two physical SIMs, physical SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; overseas dual standby, India dual active subject to supported bands and carrier deployment |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 6 and 7, Wi-Fi Display, 2 × 2 MIMO, MU-MIMO and concurrent 2.4/5 GHz or 2.4/6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Reader/writer and card emulation including HCE and NFC-SIM; SIM payment requires SIM1 |
| Satellite features | Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US | – |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 and OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, cellular and Wi-Fi positioning |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 167 g (better) | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm (better) | 7.95 mm |
| Height × width | 149.6 × 71.7 mm | 150.57 × 71.92 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back | Glass rear and metal frame |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow (Samsung.com only) | Black, Pink, Blue, Purple and Red on global sheet; availability varies by market |
| Water resistance detail | IP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes | IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can diminish with use |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, front and rear colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus, Hall, infrared blaster and flicker sensors; linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | Global Android 16 with OriginOS 6 |
| Software updates | Security updates until 28 February 2033 (UK) | Five OS upgrades and seven years of security updates |
| AI features | Galaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity | OriginOS AI and Office Kit functions; availability depends on region and software |
| Safety features | – | Private Space |
| In the box | – | Phone, quick start guide, USB cable, SIM eject tool, case, applied protective film and warranty card; charger included outside Europe and omitted in Europe |
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