Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $330 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X300s
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $723
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 816934 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 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 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $393. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $393 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.