Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra
28.9Performance64.4
59.2Display67.6
41.9Camera75.8
43.7Battery75.5
65.3Features86.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G9 spec wins — vivo X100 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
vivo X100 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 71.8 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+34). 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
- 17% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.2 mm
- 14% lower weight: 197 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the vivo X100 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 76 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 517 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 80 W+220% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 30 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.9 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+14% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+17% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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