Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M36 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.2mm).
Samsung Galaxy M36
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Lighter: 197g vs 203g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 768212 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M36 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.