Vivo Y500 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Vivo Y500 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo Y500 5G has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Vivo Y500 5G
| Name | Vivo Y500 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 17499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 01, 2025. The Expected cost of Vivo Y500 5G is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17499.
Display comparison
Vivo Y500 5G has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Vivo Y500 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Vivo Y500 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo Y500 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y500 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Vivo Y500 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2506A | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 01, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.1 x 8.2 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Purple | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Diamond Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Vivo AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio Certification | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, OPUS | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI, TS, MKV, FLV | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |