Motorola Moto G36 vs Poco F8
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Poco F8
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Motorola Moto G36 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco F8?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.