Realme 9 4G vs Vivo Y36 4G
The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo Y36 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 4G leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y36 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 4G
Vivo Y36 4G
What makes Realme 9 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 202g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 4G better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Vivo Y36 4G, the Realme 9 4G scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y36 4G and the Realme 9 4G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 4G | Vivo Y36 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y36 4G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 4G and Vivo Y36 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y36 4G and the Realme 9 4G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Realme 9 4G edges out the Vivo Y36 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo Y36 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Realme 9 4G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 4G over the Vivo Y36 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 9 4G (72/100 vs 56/100).