Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M36 leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-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; the Samsung Galaxy M36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 197g).
Samsung Galaxy M36
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 197g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy M36 scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 768212 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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, the Samsung Galaxy M36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (83/100 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 Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.