Motorola Moto G36 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 794,638).
Motorola Moto G36
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 794638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 794638 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G36 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G36
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (90/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G36 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.