Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)
28.9Performance28.9
59.2Display75.9
41.9Camera34.1
43.7Battery70.9
65.3Features46.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G6 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+17). 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 47
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 76 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
- 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 449 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 5,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Unisoc T7300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,100 mAh+62% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 44 W+76% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+6% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 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 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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