Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo Y36
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceSony Xperia 1 VII
- CameraVivo Y36
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Sony Xperia 1 VII Snapdragon 8 Elite, Vivo Y36 Snapdragon 680 4G. Screen Size: Sony Xperia 1 VII 6.5", Vivo Y36 6.64". Vivo Y36 leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Battery is the same on both: 5000 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Sony Xperia 1 VII
73% – 50%
Photo / Video
Sony Xperia 1 VII
77% – 56%
Battery Life
Vivo Y36
50% – 45%
Daily Use
Vivo Y36
66% – 55%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 SonySony Xperia 1 VIINo reviews yet |  VivoVivo Y36No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Screen Size | 6.5" | 6.64" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 44 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5" | 6.64" |
| Panel | HDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS | No data |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | 85 mm - 170 mm | No data |
| Telephoto Resolution | 12 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 44 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No data |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 202 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.07 mm |
| Back Surface | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | No data |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | No data |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | No data |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No data |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X | No data |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | No data |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | No data |
| Version | Android 15 | No data |
| Interface | No data | Funtouch OS 13 (Based on Android 13) |
| Update Promise | 4 major version updates | No data |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | No data |
| Headphone jack | Yes (3.5mm) | No data |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
Vivo Y36 leads on 4 of 7 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.