Vivo X200 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A36

The Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.

The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X200 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 78
Portability 34
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade A36
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 560
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 1700
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X200 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A36, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).

Vivo X200 Ultra: The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A36: The ZTE Blade A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X200 Ultra ZTE Blade A36
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7200
AnTuTu 3092340
Geekbench Single 3100 560
Geekbench Multi 10095 1700
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 3168x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 167
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 15 / OriginOS 5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm
Weight 229 g
Launch price $889
Camera comparison
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
93
camera
ZTE Blade A36
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade A36
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X200 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
78
battery
ZTE Blade A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X200 Ultra
$889
ZTE Blade A36
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (89/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (93/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X200 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X200 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X200 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A36 is a better fit for everyday use.