Samsung Galaxy F36 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy F36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F36
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2577
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1008
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F36 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F36 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy F36 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F36 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F36 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F36 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 53/100).