Samsung Galaxy A36 vs vivo X300 FE
By SpecPair Editorialphones
Verified specs·AI-assisted analysis·Editorially reviewed
VS
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A36 and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Samsung Galaxy A36 stands out for six generations of os updates for under $300, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Still deciding? Tell the Advisor what you need →
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A36 if…
- →Six generations of OS updates for under $300
- →IP67 water resistance is outstanding at this price point
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display looks premium
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- →Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A36
Pros
- Six generations of OS updates for under $300
- IP67 water resistance is outstanding at this price point
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display looks premium
- 5G connectivity and NFC at budget pricing
- Reliable 50MP main camera with OIS for steady shots
Cons
- Slow 25W charging feels dated in 2025
- Only 6 GB RAM on the base model
- Ultrawide camera is mediocre at 8MP
- Plastic build doesn't feel as solid as glass-backed rivals
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
- Robust IP69 water and dust resistance
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB RAM
- Large 6000mAh battery for extended usage
Cons
- Premium pricing likely exceeds $1200
- Heavy at 220g may feel cumbersome for extended use
- No microSD card expansion typical of flagship phones
- Limited availability outside select markets
- FE variant specs not fully detailed in launch materials
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (One UI 7) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | — |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50MP f/1.6 with OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Telephoto | 5 MP, f/2.4, macro | 50MP f/2.6 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree | 50MP f/2.0 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 80W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | — |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium White |
| Weight | — | 220g |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 16GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | — | 512GB |
Want to compare a third product?
Add another product for a 3-way comparison.
Related Comparisons
Spec data verified from manufacturer sources. Analysis AI-assisted and editorially reviewed. How we compare · Last verified
Explore more in phones, see all Samsung products or all vivo products. View full details for the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the vivo X300 FE.