Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $330 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 816934 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.