vivo Y36vsvivo Y28 4G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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vivo Y36
Y36
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y36's impressive battery life is its standout feature, lasting a full day with moderate usage easily.
The Vivo Y36 boasts an impressive display with 90Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 650 nits overall.
The Vivo Y36 5G's primary sensor performs well in good lighting conditions, but struggles in low-light situations.
The Vivo Y36 delivers smooth performance, handling daily tasks and some gaming without lag or stuttering efficiently.
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vivo Y28 4G
Y28 4G
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y28 4G's battery life is decent but not exceptional, lasting around a day with moderate usage.
The Vivo Y28 4G boasts a decent display, doing the job without breaking the bank effectively.
The Vivo Y28 4G's camera system is adequate, offering decent image quality and capable selfie-taking abilities overall.
The Vivo Y28 4G's performance is sluggish and lag-prone, failing to meet expectations despite its decent specs overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo Y36
2.40 GHz
vivo Y28 4G
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
vivo Y36
4GB
vivo Y28 4G
4GB

Storage

Tie
vivo Y36
128GB
vivo Y28 4G
128GB

Weight

Winner
vivo Y36
202g
vivo Y28 4G
199g
Rank
vivo Y36
Winner
#635
vivo Y28 4G
#703
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
vivo Y36
#649
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#810
Design
vivo Y36
#673
vivo Y28 4G
#503
Winner
Display
vivo Y36
#597
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#694
Performance
vivo Y36
#664
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#746
Battery
vivo Y36
#323
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#612
Camera
vivo Y36
#715
vivo Y28 4G
#651
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
vivo Y36
#1
Tie
vivo Y28 4G
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo Y36
vivo vivo Y28 4G
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.40
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.1
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
261000
222000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo Y36

Strengths

Vivo Y36 offers a sleek and modern design with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame.
The phone has a large 5,000 mAh battery that can last for a full day of moderate usage.
It supports fast charging of 44W which can charge the phone from 0 to 30% in just 30 minutes only.
The phone has a smooth display with a 90Hz refresh rate, making everything look smoother and more responsive.
The Vivo Y36 is priced at 999 PRS in Dubai, making it one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the market.
The phone offers decent performance for gaming, handling smooth gaming performance without any issues.
It has a large storage capacity of 256 GB and comes with 8 GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
The phone's display supports a peak brightness of 650 nits, making it easy to see under bright sunlight.

Weaknesses

The Vivo Y36's plastic build makes it prone to fingerprints and scratches.
The camera quality is average, with the main camera capable of capturing detailed photos but lacking in ultra-wide lens capabilities.
The phone has a mono speaker, which may not be ideal for music lovers or those who want an immersive audio experience.
There's no slot for SD card memory expansion, making it inconvenient to expand storage capacity further.

vivo Y28 4G

Strengths

The device has a nice warm dark green color to it, which looks really nice in person.
The plastic back is made out of plastic that's also part of the frame, giving it a two-tone coloring effect.
The display is serviceable for its price, with 720x1612 pixels, 83.8% screen-to-body ratio, and 264 PPI.
The battery is better than initially thought, with 6,000 mAh capacity and support for 44W charging.
The phone has a more powerful Helio G85 processor compared to the initial specs.
The device supports EMMC 5.1 storage, which is faster than regular storage.
The phone's cameras have improved specs, with an 8MP front camera and a 50MP rear camera.
The display size has increased to 6.68 inches, making it a good option for those who want a larger screen.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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vivo Y36

The Vivo Y36 5G is an entry-level smartphone that promises to deliver 5G connectivity, a 9Hz display, large 5000mAh battery, and a 50MP camera at a budget-friendly price. The phone's design features a sleek and modern look with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame, but it's a fingerprint magnet. The device boasts a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, making everything look smoother and more responsive. The display also has good viewing angles and color accuracy, although it's not perfect. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, an 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. While gaming performance is average, the phone can handle smooth performance. The device runs on Funtouch OS 13, based on Android 13, with a clean and simple interface. The Y36 5G's camera features a dual rear setup with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. While it takes decent photos in good lighting conditions, the quality is average. The front camera is a 16MP sensor that takes selfies with good clarity. The phone has a large 5000mAh battery that lasts for a full day of moderate usage, with fast charging capabilities. However, the build quality is plastic, and there's no ultra-wide lens or mono speaker. Overall, the Vivo Y36 5G offers a lot of value for its price, making it a good option for those looking for a budget-friendly smartphone with decent performance, long battery life, and 5G connectivity.

vivo Y28 4G

The Vivo Y28 4G promises a budget-friendly smartphone experience. With its sleek design and vibrant dark green color, this device catches the eye. The phone features a 6.5-inch LCD IPS display, a dual-camera setup, and a large 5000mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. Powering the device is a Dimensity 6020 processor, available in various RAM options (4GB, 6GB, or 8GB) paired with 128GB of storage. The cameras include an 8MP front shooter and a dual-camera setup at the back, though details are scarce on the latter. Pricing for this device remains uncertain, making it an intriguing yet unknown quantity in the budget smartphone market.

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