vivo Y36 5G
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vivo Y38
#1057Category Breakdown
vivo Y36 5G
vivo Y38
Performance
88.791.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.083.5
Battery
33.737.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
81.982.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
55.763.7
Summary
- The vivo Y36 5G features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Y38 has a slightly larger 6.68-inch display with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Y36 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset, whereas the Y38 utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Y38's selfie camera is lower at 8 MP compared to the Y36's 16 MP.
- The Y38 also boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the Y36's 5000 mAh, both supporting 44W charging.
- Build quality is similar with glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Y38 is slightly heavier.
- The Y36 runs on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, while the Y38 comes with Android 14 and Funtouch 14, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y36 5G
vivo Y38
General
Release Date
2023, May 27
2024, May 02
Announced
2023, May 27
2024, May 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.64"
6.68"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 613
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 30% in 15 minReverse wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
165.7 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Crystal Green, Mystic Black
Ocean Blue, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass