Honor Play 50 Plus vs Vivo Y36i
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads — 43/100 vs 35/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Vivo Y36i
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 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 Play 50 Plus vs the Vivo Y36i, the Honor Play 50 Plus scores 8 points higher (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | no | 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 Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus 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 Play 50 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (54/100 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 Play 50 Plus or the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor Play 50 Plus edges out the Vivo Y36i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo Y36i?
The Honor Play 50 Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus 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 Play 50 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).