Motorola Edge (2024) vs Motorola Moto G36
The Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads — 58/100 vs 52/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge (2024) is noticeably lighter (174g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge (2024)
Motorola Moto G36
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 174g vs 210g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge (2024) vs the Motorola Moto G36, the Motorola Edge (2024) scores 6 points higher (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (73/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge (2024) | Motorola Moto G36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge (2024) and Motorola Moto G36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (73/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Motorola Moto G36?
The Motorola Edge (2024) edges out the Motorola Moto G36 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola Moto G36?
The Motorola Edge (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola Moto G36 — 52/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge (2024) over the Motorola Moto G36?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge (2024) (73/100 vs 45/100).