Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 195g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A36 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.