Quick Verdict
- Choose vivo Y36 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose vivo Y36 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose vivo Y36 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo Y36 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose vivo Y36 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
vivo Y36
Performance
57.0
68.3 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
56.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
64.6 ★
Overall
57.9
72.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
vivo Y36
68.3/100
Camera Winner
vivo Y36
76.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y36
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
vivo Y36
64.6/100
Overall Winner
vivo Y36
72.0/100
Best Value
vivo Y36
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 vivo Y36
📷 Camera
🏆 vivo Y36
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo Y36
🎮 Gaming
🏆 vivo Y36
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y36
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.64"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak)
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2388
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 610
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) * the macro camera availability is market/region dependent Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
44W wired, 30% in 15 min Reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
228g
202g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Meteor Black, Gold, Aqua Glitter
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Our Verdict
vivo Y36 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 72.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
vivo Y36
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or vivo Y36?
vivo Y36 is the overall winner with a score of 72.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or vivo Y36?
vivo Y36 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo Y36 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
vivo Y36 is better for gaming with a score of 64.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo Y36 offers better value at PKR 59,999 with a value score of 3.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and vivo Y36?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while vivo Y36 costs PKR 59,999. The price difference is PKR 165,000.
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