Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A36 vs vivo iQOO Z9s
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A36 and vivo iQOO Z9s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,900 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP64
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
vivo iQOO Z9s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 708,000
- against 613,492
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 613,492 | 708,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 | 1,026 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,917 | 2,932 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 912 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | Titanium, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.77″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,392 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Schott Xensation, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 2.0 | FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | iQOO Z9s |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 379 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | I2403 |
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