Oppo A36 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Oppo A36 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.