Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $250 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 195g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $290
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (41/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $250 | $290 |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (41/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A36 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.