Samsung Galaxy A36vsVivo T4x 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo T4x 5G wins
Verdict
Vivo T4x 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo T4x 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 169, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Vivo T4x 5G takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo T4x 5G.
- Samsung Galaxy A36 takes Camera — led by video score (82 pts).
- Vivo T4x 5G takes Battery — led by battery (6,500 mAh).
- Vivo T4x 5G takes Price — led by price (169 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 1,050 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want sharper selfies — 12 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want better video quality — 82 pts vs 52 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 78 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 44 W.
Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want…
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 620,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want longer battery life — 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo T4x 5G if you want a lower price — 169 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A36
- Vivo T4x 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A36
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if display matters most. It costs USD 349.
Vivo T4x 5G
Choose Vivo T4x 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 169, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 45 W charging
- 6 years of updates
- Good value
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame
Vivo T4x 5G
- 6,500 mAh battery
- 120 Hz display
- 44 W charging
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic build
- Average low-light camera