Motorola Moto G36 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1015
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G36 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (68/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Motorola Moto G36 by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Motorola Moto G36 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (68/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Motorola Moto G36 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G36 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 45/100).