Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE Blade A36

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade A36
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 560
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1700
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A36, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro 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 X300 Pro ZTE Blade A36
Processor Dimensity 9500 Unisoc T7200
AnTuTu 3269794
Geekbench Single 3228 560
Geekbench Multi 9553 1700
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm
Weight 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE Blade A36
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade A36
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
ZTE Blade A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
ZTE Blade A36
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (93/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE Blade A36?

The Vivo X300 Pro 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.