Samsung Galaxy F36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy F36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 197g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy F36 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy F36

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 64
Value for money 52

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 767711
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1008
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 197g

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (80/100 vs 64/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy F36 Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Exynos 1380 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 767711 971424
Geekbench Single 1008 1167
Geekbench Multi 2710 2577
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 25W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 197 g 175 g
Launch price $245 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy F36

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy F36

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy F36

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy F36 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy F36 Exynos 1380
51/100
767711 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100 +21.0%
971424 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy F36 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy F36

$245

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (80/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy F36 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy F36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).