vivo X300 FE vs Vivo Y36
The Verdict
The vivo X300 FE and Vivo Y36 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vivo Y36 is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $730, a difference of about $531. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. vivo X300 FE stands out for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel, while Vivo Y36 is praised for 44w fast charging is quick for a budget phone. 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.
Who Should Buy
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
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
Pros & Cons
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
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 | vivo X300 FE | Vivo Y36 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32 MP f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP 110 degrees | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange | — |
| Weight | 213 grams | — |
| IP rating | IP69 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 90W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 44W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.64 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 pixels | 2388 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 190 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | — | None |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0 x 76.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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