OnePlus 15 vs Vivo Y36i
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 530,583); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't; the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo Y36i
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo Y36i, the OnePlus 15 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Vivo Y36i by 579.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y36i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y36i?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo Y36i?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y36i?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo Y36i?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo Y36i?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.