Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Y36 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 530,583); the Vivo Y36 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo Y36 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Y36 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo Y36 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y36 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y36 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y36 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Y36 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Y36 5G by 767.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y36 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y36 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.