Lower mid-range · 2024
vivo Y36i
Our Take
CPU capability matches mid-range phones like Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for
Strength
All-day battery (5000mAh)
Watch out
HD+ display, not Full HD, 15W charging (slow)
Skip if
Long video-watching sessions
Full specifications
Display
6.56″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1612 · 90 Hz
Display
6.56″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1612 · 90 Hz
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Mali-G57 MC2
Everyday capable
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Mali-G57 MC2
Everyday capable
Software & updates
Android 13, OriginOS 3 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 13, OriginOS 3 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
5 MP f/1.8
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
5000 mAh · 15 W wired
All-day
Battery
5000 mAh · 15 W wired
All-day
Connectivity
5G
Connectivity
5G
Build & Design
186 g · 8.1 mm
Build & Design
186 g · 8.1 mmHeight
163.7 mm
Width
75.4 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
186 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 16
Loses on most
4 losses
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP · f/2.2 vs 48 MP · f/1.6 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 186 g vs 170 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 90 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1612 vs 1080 × 2340 resolution
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs Flagship tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 186 g vs 167 g
Where to buy
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