Apple iPhone 11 vs Vivo Y36
The Quick Answer
Apple iPhone 11 and Vivo Y36 target completely different market segments.
The Verdict
Apple iPhone 11 and Vivo Y36 target completely different market segments. The iPhone 11 delivers superior performance with its A13 Bionic chip, handling demanding apps and games effortlessly, while the Snapdragon 680 in the Y36 struggles with multitasking and intensive tasks. Apple's camera system, despite lower megapixel counts (12 MP main with OIS versus 50 MP), produces more accurate colors and better low-light results thanks to computational photography. The Y36 compensates with a larger 6.64-inch display at 90Hz refresh rate and higher 2388 x 1080 resolution, outpacing the iPhone 11's 6.1-inch 60Hz Liquid Retina LCD. Battery capacity favors Vivo's 5000 mAh with 44W fast charging, while Apple's 3110 mAh requires wireless charging or a separate 18W adapter purchase. Software experience differs significantly: iOS offers tighter security and longer update support (typically 5-6 years), whereas Funtouch OS adds bloatware. The iPhone 11 includes IP68 water resistance and wireless charging; the Y36 has neither. At 3.5 times the price, the iPhone 11 justifies costs through longevity, performance consistency, and ecosystem integration. Budget shoppers get adequate daily performance from the Y36, but the iPhone 11 remains the superior choice for anyone prioritizing reliability and resale value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Vivo Y36 if…
- →44W fast charging is quick for a budget phone
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- →50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Vivo Y36
Pros
- 44W fast charging is quick for a budget phone
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- 50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
- 8 GB RAM is generous for the price range
- 90Hz display is smoother than entry-level 60Hz phones
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- No NFC for contactless payments
- Snapdragon 680 is weak for gaming or heavy multitasking
- 2 MP depth sensor adds negligible value
- No water resistance rating
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Vivo Y36 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 164.0 x 76.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 44W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.64 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2388 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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