Oppo A36 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A36 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.