Motorola G96 vs Motorola Moto G36
The Motorola G96 (2025) 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 G96 leads — 55/100 vs 52/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Moto G36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Motorola Moto G36
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Motorola Moto G36, the Motorola G96 scores 3 points higher (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (73/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | 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 | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" 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 G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 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 G96 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (73/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Moto G36?
The Motorola G96 edges out the Motorola Moto G36 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Motorola Moto G36?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola Moto G36 — 52/100.
Should you choose the Motorola G96 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 G96 (73/100 vs 45/100).