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Motorola Moto G36 vs Motorola Moto G Max 5G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G36, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G36, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 30 W
Motorola Moto G Max 5G, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,050 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4 × 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Burgundy, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 166.3 mm | 166.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g Best value | 213 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,050 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 7i, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto G36 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
