{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a36-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:52:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A36 vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A36 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 145,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A36",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a36",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2025-10_02_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T05:35:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Mid-to-late March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (~385 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple – 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro), LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion), non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "fingerprint accelerometer compass proximity gyro circle_to_search",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 67.6,
                "overall": 65.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a36",
        "margin": 15.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 72,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a36"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 98,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a36"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 69.6,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 50,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 67.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a36"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 26,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A36 charges 1W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A36 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A36 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A36 and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A36 is listed at PKR 119,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A36 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A36 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A36 carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 45W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A36 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A36 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A36 runs the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}