Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (82 vs 81), winning 1 of 10 categories including Desktop Replacement. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.3mm wider than Vivo X300 Ultra. Vivo X300 Ultra is the more recent release, from Apr 3, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
82
81
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
78.1mm (3.07in) · Mar 4, 2026 · Rank #3
13+8+15+12+15+5+4+0+5+5 = 82
SUPERIOR* TOP Screen* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: Samsung is sticking to same choices they did last year: top processor, top screen and a tried and true camera setup. Battery remains the same – a disappointing 5000mAh Lithium unit that provides for (barely) a full day of heavy use. Like Apple, Samsung believes that it is better to fully deplete and fully charge the battery every single day (excellent sales numbers confirm that their customers feel the same). The S26U is still a great phone: top performance and screen (albeit with gimmicky "first phone with a privacy screen" tagline), great main and selfie cameras, industry leading OS update policy, extensive AI integration, DeX and a powerful stylus.
PROs
flagship build, excellent SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, outstanding >1300nits >490ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and DX antireflective coating, great 200MP 24mm main + 10MP 67mm tele + 50MP 111mm periscope telephoto + 50MP ~13mm ultrawide (all with PDAF, only ultrawide lacks OIS), (Feb 2023 old) 12MP 26mm dual-Pixel PDAF selfie that still delivers great pics, above average video recording, stable and feature packed OS with 7 years of updates, rich AI offerings, industry best desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and OTG and powerful integration of build in stylus
CONs
disappointing lack of innovation Samsung used to be known for, wider then last year, same 5000mAh battery with 24hr endurance (but slightly faster) sub-60min 60W (25W wireless) charging, no expandable storage and Apple-like effort to limit access to best (wearables, peripherals) features to users fully committed to Samsung ecosystem
Vivo X300 Ultra
76.8mm (3.02in) · Apr 3, 2026 · Rank #5
13+11+15+12+15+5+5+0+5+0 = 81
SUPERIOR* TOP Software* TOP PHOTO/VIDEO
EDITORIAL: Unlike X200 Ultra, the X300 Ultra is sold outside of China. Vivo is delivering it's finest camera-phone by putting a double 200MP sensor camera (industry first) and offering not one but two optional tele lenses (a 200mm and a 400mm). Lens coating is still by Zeiss but like with other current Vivo's phones: all other camera tech (hardware and software) is home grown.
PROs
solid build, top Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6600mAh (6400 in EU) Si-C battery with sub-50min 100W (40W wireless) charging, outstanding 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with >500ppi, Dolby Vision and >1900nits brightness, IP69 protection, outstanding imaging from 200MP 35mm main + 200MP 85mm periscope telephoto + 50MP 14mm ultrawide (all with OIS PDAF) setup, additional 200mm and 400mm Zeiss zoom lenses, excellent 50MP 24mm AF selfie, great video recording, 5 years of feature and AI tricks rich OriginOS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and OTG
CONs
big and >230g hefty, hard to use one hand, battery endurance could be better for a phone this size and with LTPO screen, no expandable memory slot, no desktop replacement functionality, very expensive
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