Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Vivo S2
28.9Performance28.9
59.2Display65.5
41.9Camera34.1
43.7Battery70.9
65.3Features57.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G6 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+6). Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 76% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 25 W
- 41% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 449 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,050 mAh+41% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 44 W+76% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+4% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |