Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 52/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $950
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 39 points higher (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 816934 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 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 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 39 points (91/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.