Oppo A36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 35/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A36 leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Oppo A36 by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (69/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Oppo A36 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 10/100).