Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1013
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 816934 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A36 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 68/100).