Motorola Moto G100S vs Poco C81
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $130 and $125. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Poco C81
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $130
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Poco C81, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Poco C81 — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Poco C81 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $125 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Poco C81 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Poco C81 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Poco C81 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Poco C81?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Poco C81?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.