The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y36i, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
vivo Y56, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 367,900 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Gold, Black | Orange, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % | 84.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX4, IP5X |
Battery
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 840 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.58″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y36i | Y56 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2318A | V2225 |
