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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo X300

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo X300
81.8Inno Score
82.4Performance85.4
66Display73.5
47.3Camera78.1
71.7Battery87.2
94.7Features84
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+11 spec wins — Vivo X300

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo X300 wins this phone face-off, 81.8 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and battery (+16). Samsung Galaxy S26+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 84
  • 40% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 5 years
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 9,843
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 461 ppi

Reasons to pick the Vivo X300

  • Stronger performance score: 85 vs 82
  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 78 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 72
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.31 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XLTPO AMOLED
Resolution3120x14401216x2640
Pixel density516 ppi+12%461 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits4,500 nits+73%
Screen-to-body90.7 %+1%90.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu—3,416,530
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393Top 8%3,446+2%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+17%Top 2%9,843Top 8%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.68
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto10 MP50 MP+400%
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera12 MP50 MP+317%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
Capacity4,900 mAh6,040 mAh+23%
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging20 W40 W+100%
Active use endurance16.4 h17.5 h+7%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness7.3 mm+8%8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge7 years+40%5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo X300
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo X300
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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