The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G and the Vivo X300 Pro 5G are poised to be major contenders in the premium smartphone market. Here's a detailed comparison, based on currently available information and expectations.
Expected Launch and Price in India
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G is anticipated to launch in January 2026, with pre-orders potentially starting shortly after the official unveiling. The price in India is expected to start around ₹1,59,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Vivo X300 Pro is expected to launch in early December in India. The price is expected to be around ₹1,00,000. In Europe, the Vivo X300 Pro is priced at EUR 1,399 (roughly Rs. 1,43,000) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant.
Design and Build
Based on previous models, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to feature a sleek and durable design. The dimensions are expected to be 162.1 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm. The Vivo X300 Pro measures 161.2 x 75.5 x 8 mm and weighs 226 g.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to have a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is expected to have a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels with 498 ppi and brightness up to 2,600 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 may protect the display. The Vivo X300 Pro features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels.
Processor and Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Some regions might see a version with the Exynos 2600. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 may have up to 4.74 GHz clock speeds with a new Adreno 840 GPU. The device may have 12GB or 16 GB of RAM. The Vivo X300 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It features an octa-core CPU with a prime core clocked at 4.21 GHz and a Mali G1-Ultra GPU.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to feature a quad-camera setup: * 200MP Main Camera (1/1.1-inch Sony sensor) * 50MP Ultra-Wide Lens * 50MP Telephoto Lens with 5x Optical Zoom * 10MP Telephoto Camera with 3x Optical Zoom * 12MP Selfie Camera
The Vivo X300 Pro is equipped with a triple rear camera setup: * 50 MP wide-angle lens * 200 MP telephoto lens * 50 MP lens * 50MP front camera
Battery and Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may have a 5,000 mAh or 5,500 mAh battery with 60W fast charging support. The Vivo X300 Pro packs a 6510 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
Operating System and Features
Both phones are expected to run on Android 16. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely have One UI 7. The Vivo X300 Pro will likely have OriginOS 6. The Vivo X300 series is expected to offer five major Android upgrades. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature a new 5G modem with faster data transfers and better battery efficiency.
