Motorola Moto G36 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola Moto G36 by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (95/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.