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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
34.7Performance28.9
46.2Display75.9
41.7Camera34.1
52.5Battery70.9
89.3Features46.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+18). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 47
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 317% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401260x2800
Pixel density385 ppi449 ppi+17%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits5,000 nits+317%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu816,934Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)304,148Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)133,245Bottom 37%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)150,052Bottom 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)229,489Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,016Bottom 33%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,902Bottom 35%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh8,100 mAh+62%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight195 g+7%210 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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