Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs vivo X300
₹4,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 FE starts ₹4,000 lower: ₹79,999 against ₹83,999 for the X300.
- The X300 has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 9500 against the Exynos 2500, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X300 has the bigger battery: 6,040 mAh against 4,900 mAh. It also charges faster, at 90W against 45W.
- The X300 has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 1,900) and sharper (2640 x 1216 against Full HD+).
- The X300's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 50MP against 12MP.
- The Galaxy S26 FE is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 5 OS updates for the X300.
Get the Galaxy S26 FE for the lower price, longer software support and the slimmer body. Get the X300 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹83,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹89,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹93,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 FE vs X300, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at ₹79,999 and the vivo X300 starts at ₹83,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 FE or the X300?
The Galaxy S26 FE, by ₹4,000. Starting prices: ₹79,999 for the Galaxy S26 FE, ₹83,999 for the X300. The X300 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹93,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 FE or the X300?
The X300, with 6,040 mAh to 4,900 mAh. For charging, the X300 is quicker: 90W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the X300's: it is brighter (4,500 to 1,900 nits). The Galaxy S26 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the X300 a 6.31-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the X300 has the 50MP ultrawide. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 FE and 200MP main (f/1.68, OIS) on the X300. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2500, the X300 the Dimensity 9500. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 9500 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy S26 FE. It is promised 7 OS updates; the X300, 5 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 193 g and 190 g.
