Motorola Moto G36 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G36 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 238g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G36 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.