Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $330 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 826,996); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.4mm).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1900
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $330 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1570. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $1570 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.