Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Samsung Galaxy M36
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 30/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 197g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 768212 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 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) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
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 Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.