Vivo V50 vs Galaxy A36 5G: Two strong mid-range players have entered the scene recently, boasting premium build and robust performance. Vivo V50 and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G both promise to deliver flagship-grade features for affordable prices. Right from display and performance to battery performance and camera features, here’s how these two phones compare in all the essential aspects.

Price and Availability

Vivo V50 costs ₹34,999 and can be found on Amazon. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G begins at ₹30,999 and can be found on Flipkart and Amazon. Galaxy A36 also shows up with some lower prices on Flipkart, beginning at ₹27,353.

Display Comparison

Vivo V50 has a marginally bigger 6.77-inch curved AMOLED screen with 1080×2392 pixel resolution, supporting peak brightness of 4500 nits. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels, with peak brightness of up to 1900 nits. Both screens support HDR10+ and a 120Hz refresh rate, but Vivo has a definite brightness edge.

Performance and Hardware

Driven by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, Vivo V50 provides a score of 821,023 in AnTuTu, providing more powerful performance compared to Galaxy A36’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 that provides 655,225. Both handsets are available in 8GB RAM versions and LPDDR4X memory type, but the V50’s superior chip provides higher peak speeds and improved efficiency.

Camera Features

Vivo V50 boasts a dual 50MP configuration at the back and a 50MP selfie camera at the front. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G offers a triple camera configuration at the back with a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle, and 5MP macro lens. At the front, it boasts a 12MP selfie shooter. Video enthusiasts will be delighted to know that both devices feature 4K recording at 30fps. Nevertheless, Vivo offers Dual Video Recording and bokeh portrait video modes.

Battery and Charging

Vivo V50 takes the lead with a huge 6000mAh battery and 90W flash charging capability. Galaxy A36 5G comes with a 5000mAh battery and 45W super-fast charging, which charges up to 66% in 30 minutes. Although both provide great battery life, the V50 lasts longer with more than 16 hours of PCMark battery life compared to 9 hours 21 minutes on the A36.

Offers and Deals

  • Vivo V50: ₹34,999 on Amazon
  • Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: ₹30,999 on Amazon and Samsung, from ₹27,353 on Flipkar