Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo X300 Ultra
₹5,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra starts ₹5,000 lower: ₹1,54,999 against ₹1,59,999 for the X300 Ultra.
- The X300 Ultra has the bigger battery: 6,600 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 60W.
- The X300 Ultra has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (4,500 nits against 2,600).
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 5 OS updates for the X300 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the lighter phone: 214 g against 232 g.
- Only the X300 Ultra lists wireless charging, at 40W.
Get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the lower price, longer software support and the lighter build. Get the X300 Ultra for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,54,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹1,74,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,59,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs X300 Ultra, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at ₹1,54,999 and the vivo X300 Ultra starts at ₹1,59,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the X300 Ultra?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, by ₹5,000. Starting prices: ₹1,54,999 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, ₹1,59,999 for the X300 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹1,74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra or the X300 Ultra?
The X300 Ultra, with 6,600 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the X300 Ultra is quicker: 100W to 60W. 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 Ultra's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (4,500 to 2,600 nits). The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the X300 Ultra a 6.82-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.4, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and 200MP main (f/1.85, OIS) on the X300 Ultra. 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 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, the X300 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is promised 7 OS updates; the X300 Ultra, 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?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, at 214 g to 232 g.
