ZuPickSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus 5G vs vivo X300 Pro 5G
₹99,999 against ₹1,19,999, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 5G if
- you care most about display, value — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹99,999.
- Sharp QHD+ display.
Buy the vivo X300 Pro 5G if
- you care most about battery, performance, camera — it scores higher there.
- Huge battery advantage.
Score by score
| Category | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 5G | vivo X300 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3.6 | 4.6 (higher) ✓ |
| Performance | 4.5 | 4.7 (higher) ✓ |
| Display | 4.1 (higher) ✓ | 3.7 |
| Camera | 2.9 | 4.5 (higher) ✓ |
| Value | 4.0 (higher) ✓ | 3.6 |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 5G | vivo X300 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6510 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP | 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP |
| RAM & storage | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB | 16 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |