Motorola Moto G36 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 798,429).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G36

Performance 53
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 58
Portability 45
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?


  • Overall rating 52/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2687
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G36 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 798429 4888150
Geekbench Single 1015 4301
Geekbench Multi 2687 12490
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 210 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G36

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G36

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G36

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
52/100
798429 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +83.7%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Moto G36 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G36

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (100/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.