Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Vivo Y36i
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 35/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 530,583); the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Vivo Y36i
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 16 points higher (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Vivo Y36i by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (58/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Vivo Y36i (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y36i — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Vivo Y36i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (32/100 vs 10/100).