Between the Galaxy A36 and X200, the Galaxy A36 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the X200 wins on antutu and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy A36 scores 61.5 and the X200 scores 71.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X200 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy A36 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates, screen size.
Pick the X200 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are antutu, front camera, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X200 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A36 wins
- ▲Weight — 7.00 g less. 195 vs 202.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
Why Vivo - X200 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 309.38% more. 2620000 vs 640000.
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 100.00% more. 90 W vs 45 W.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 19.48% more. 460 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 16.00% more. 5800 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Wireless charging: 30 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 glead | 202 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.0 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 90 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 30 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Vivo - X200 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A36 or X200?+
X200 has 16.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A36 or X200?+
Galaxy A36 is 7g lighter — 195g vs 202g.
Is Galaxy A36 waterproof?+
Galaxy A36 has an IP67 rating.
Does X200 support 5G?+
Yes, X200 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy A36 or X200?+
X200 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A36 or X200?+
X200 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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