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 — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-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 edges out the Oppo A36 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo A36 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 185g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo A36: The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A36 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
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
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A36
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (83/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Oppo A36 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.