Motorola Moto G36 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G36 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G36 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.