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).

The Samsung Galaxy A36 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 42
Design 56
Value for money 93
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 194g vs 195g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy A36: The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A36
$250
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.