Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A36 scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.