Motorola Moto G36 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G36 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 235g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G36 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G36 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.