• Purple
  • Gold
  • Black
  • 3 colours
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vivo Y36i

4.8 NeoScore #3246 of 6247

Launched December 2023

Overview

NeoScore

4.8

#3246 of 6247

Design & display
5.6
Performance & hardware
4.8
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
5.5
Battery & charging
5.9

Strengths

  • At 186 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 8.1 mm thickness is less than that of most phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • The display combines 269 ppi with 90 Hz, both below most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage are below those of most phones launched around the same time.
  • The 13 MP rear camera has lower resolution than most, and its f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest.
Display
6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
Design
186 g75.4 mm163.7 mm8.1 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6020Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh15 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx · f/1.8
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

vivo Y36i technical sheet

The vivo Y36i suits anyone looking for a 5G phone with a relatively slim, light body and willing to accept limits in the display, memory and camera. At 8.1 mm thick and 186 g, it is thinner and lighter than most phones launched around the same time. Color options are purple, gold and black.

Its 6.56-inch IPS LCD has a 90 Hz refresh rate. Both 90 Hz and 269 ppi are below those of most phones from the same period. The MediaTek Dimensity 6020 has an octa-core CPU, while 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage are also below what most phones of its time offer. Storage is expandable.

The 13 MP rear camera has lower resolution than most, and its f/2.2 aperture is among the weakest. It records video at 1080p and 30 fps; the front camera is 5 MP. The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, but 15 W charging is slower than on most phones launched around the same time. The phone also includes reverse charging, a 3.5 mm audio jack and Dual Nano-SIM.

Overall, the vivo Y36i stands worse than most phones of its time, with a NeoScore of 4.8. It is suited to people who put a slim, light design and 5G first, and can live with a less dense display, limited memory and slower charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.82 /10

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Y36i

Design & display

5.6

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
4.1
Peak Display Brightness 840 nits
6.8
Display Features IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, 90Hz
0.0
Weight 186 g
7.4
Usable Surface 83.8 %
7.6
Body Thickness 8.1 mm
7.8

Performance & hardware

4.8

RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

5.5

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
1.0
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
9.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.9

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 15 W
3.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
4.3

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Design & display
5.56
Performance & hardware
4.84
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
5.45
Battery & charging
5.92
NeoScore rank
#3246 / 6247

vivo

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6020
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Purple, Gold, Black
Body Thickness
8.1 mm
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
163.7 mm
Weight
186 g
Usable Surface
83.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
840 nits
Display Diagonal
6.56″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
269 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
180 Hz
Display Features
IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, 90Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,770 Mbps
Max. upload speed
1,250 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
V2318A

Y36i

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

13 MP rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
2

5 MP front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8

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