Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $330 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $820
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $490. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $490 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.