Category Breakdown
vivo Y36 5G
vivo Y78 (China)
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
66.066.1
Summary
- The vivo Y36 5G and vivo Y78 (China) both feature a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display, but the Y78 offers a higher refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10 support, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Y78 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 7020 chipset, while the Y36 uses the Dimensity 6020.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Y78's selfie camera is lower at 8 MP compared to the Y36's 16 MP.
- Both devices come with a 5000 mAh battery and support 44W fast charging.
- The Y36 runs on Funtouch 13, whereas the Y78 operates on OriginOS 3, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y36 is slightly thicker at 8.1 mm compared to the Y78's 8 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y36 5G
vivo Y78 (China)
General
Release Date
2023, May 27
2023, May 10
Announced
2023, May 27
2023, May 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.64"
6.64"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
IMG BXM-8-256
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 30% in 15 minReverse wired
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
164.1 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Green, Mystic Black
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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 (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Android 13, OriginOS 3
OS Version
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

