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 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 217g).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 195g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $723
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- 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 (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
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 (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 — 46/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 55/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $393. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $393 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 55/100).
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).
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 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.