Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M36 leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy M36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M36 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M36
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 53
Value for money 55
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 194g vs 197g

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Samsung Galaxy M36 scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). 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 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (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.

Samsung Galaxy M36: The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M36 Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor Exynos 1380 MediaTek Dimensity 930
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 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 197 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M36 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) 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 Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M36 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.