Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs vivo X300 FE
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is the cheaper of the two at $399 versus $730, a difference of about $331. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G stands out for ip67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G if…
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Pros
- IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
- Four OS updates and five years of security patches
- OIS on the 48 MP main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Only 25W charging is slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- Dimensity 1080 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Plastic build feels less premium than glass alternatives
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide camera produces soft images
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Plastic frame and back, Gorilla Glass 5 front | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP f/2.45 |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP 110 degrees |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 90W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange |
| Weight | — | 213 grams |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Storage | — | 512 GB |
Want to compare a third product?
Add another product for a 3-way comparison.
Related Comparisons
Explore more in phones, see all Samsung products or all vivo products. View full details for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or the vivo X300 FE.