Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo Y36i
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 41/100 vs 35/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Vivo Y36i
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo Y36i, the Honor 90 Smart scores 6 points higher (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (26/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Vivo Y36i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor 90 Smart leads on camera score (26/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Vivo Y36i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor 90 Smart (26/100 vs 10/100).