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 — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 794,638).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Performance 53
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 58
Portability 45
Value for money
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 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 (92/100 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).

Motorola Moto G36: The Motorola Moto G36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G36 Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 794638 3119308
Geekbench Single 1015 3041
Geekbench Multi 2687 9494
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
52/100
794638 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +74.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Motorola Moto G36 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G36
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (92/100 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 23 points (75/100 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 — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Poco F8?

The Motorola Moto G36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.