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Vivo·Budget · Released May 2023

Y36

Budget seller with 50 MP and 44 W charging.

56/ 100 SpecEagle score

From

$229

Color · Meteor Black

Display

6.64" LCD 90 Hz

Chipset

Snapdragon 680

Memory

8 GB · 128 GB

Main cam

50 MP · f/1.8

Battery

5,000 mAh

Weight

197 g

Quick answer

The Vivo Y36 is a budget Vivo smartphone released May 2023, with a launch price of $229. It pairs the Snapdragon 680 with a 6.64" LCD 90 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 56/100 — A practical budget vivo. Standout strengths: 44 w charging at $229. and fhd+ 90 hz lcd. Main trade-off: sd680 is slow + 4g only.

AI Snapshot

A practical budget vivo.

Vivo Y36 covers the budget basics — 50 MP, FHD+ 90 Hz, big battery, 44 W — at $229. The SD680 and 4G keep it entry-level.

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Subscores · 0–100

Display60

Camera56

Performance50

Battery80

Build64

Value68

44 W charging at $229.
FHD+ 90 Hz LCD.
Jack + microSD + stereo.
5,000 mAh battery.

Full specifications

Type

IPS LCD, 90 Hz

Size

6.64 inches

Resolution

2,388 × 1,080 px

Main

50 MP, f/1.8

Macro

2 MP

Selfie

8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average

AnTuTu v10

Δ class avg -83.3%

This

270,000

Class avg

1,620,000

Geekbench 6 Single

Δ class avg -85.5%

This

420

Class avg

2,900

Geekbench 6 Multi

Δ class avg -82.1%

This

1,450

Class avg

8,100

3DMark Solar Bay

Δ class avg -92.7%

This

4.5 fps

Class avg

62.0 fps

How the Y36 compares

	Y36	Pixel XL	Y19s 5G
SpecEagle score	56	56	56
Chipset	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 821	Dimensity 6300
Display	6.64" LCD 90 Hz	5.5" QHD AMOLED	6.68" IPS LCD 90 Hz
Main camera	50 MP · f/1.8	12.3 MP · f/2.0	50 MP · f/1.8
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,450 mAh	5,500 mAh
Launch price	$229	$769	$149

Y36 vs Pixel XL Y36 vs Y19s 5G

Frequently asked questions

When was the Y36 released?

The Y36 was released in May 2023.

How much does the Y36 cost?

The Y36 launched at $229 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Y36 screen size and type?

The Y36 has a 6.64" LCD 90 Hz display.

What chipset does the Y36 use?

The Y36 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Y36 have?

The Y36 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Y36 battery capacity?

The Y36 has a 5,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the Y36 charge?

The Y36 supports 44 W wired charging.

What is the Y36 main camera?

The Y36 has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the Y36 have 5G?

The Y36 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).

Does the Y36 have a headphone jack?

The Y36 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the Y36 weigh?

The Y36 weighs 197 g.

What colours does the Y36 come in?

The Y36 is available in 2 colours: Meteor Black, Vibrant Gold.

Is the Y36 worth buying?

Vivo Y36 covers the budget basics — 50 MP, FHD+ 90 Hz, big battery, 44 W — at $229. The SD680 and 4G keep it entry-level. SpecEagle gives the Y36 an editorial score of 56/100.