UAE Price
AED 600
India Price
₹12,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Y36 (India) 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.64 inches, 106.8 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 600 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Y36 excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day use and 44W wired charging that replenishes 30% in just 15 minutes—rare at this price. The 6.64-inch 1080 x 2388 display offers sharp 395 ppi clarity, ideal for extended media consumption. Its Snapdragon 680 4G chip handles daily tasks smoothly but struggles with sustained gaming. This phone targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery life and fast charging over 5G or NFC—like students commuting daily or delivery workers needing reliable all-day power. Its weakness? No NFC limits contactless payments and transit card use, a growing necessity in urban India and UAE. In UAE at AED 600, it’s competitive because few rivals offer 44W charging under AED 700. In India at ₹12999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 12 offer similar battery and charging with 5G for ₹1000 less. Skip if you need modern connectivity.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, 30% in 15 min Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.64 inches, 106.8 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Vibrant Gold |
| Price | About 190 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, June 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 22 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Y36 (India).
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to its 2023 release and aging software support, but it could still be worth it for budget buyers needing a basic phone with reliable storage. Consider it only if found at a very low price with no better alternatives.
The vivo Y36 (India) 128GB is available in the UAE for AED 600. It is sold through select online retailers and authorized dealers in the region.
The vivo Y36 (India) 128GB is priced at ₹12999 in India. It is widely available through major online and offline retail channels across the country.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with accurate colors and good detail for its class. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles typical daily tasks without issue.
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