Motorola Moto G36 vs Realme Neo8
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Realme Neo8
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Motorola Moto G36 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 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 Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Realme Neo8?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.