Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo Y77 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy A36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A36 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 194g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Samsung Galaxy A36 scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). 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 Y77 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo Y77 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.