Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $330 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $970
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.