Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M36 leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M36
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M36 scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 768212 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (67/100 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 Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.