Moto G86 Power vs iQOO Z10R vs Galaxy F36: Battle of the Affordable 5G Powerhouses!

Motorola recently unveiled a new budget smartphone in its G series in India. The Moto G86 Power arrives with competitive specifications for a sub-20K smartphone. However, it isn't the only competitive smartphone in the segment.

In India, the primary competition for the Moto G86 Power comes from the recently launched Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and iQOO Z10R. So let's find out which of these smartphones is worth considering on a budget of Rs 20,000.

Moto G86 Power vs iQOO Z10R vs Galaxy F36: Specifications Comparison

Design & Build

The primary difference among the three smartphones lies in the design of their back panels. All three feature flat screens with glass protection on the front, but the materials used on the back set them apart:

• Moto G86 Power sports a premium vegan leather back panel, while the Galaxy F36 5G also comes in a vegan leather option.
• iQOO Z10R uses a plastic back panel.

When it comes to durability, the Galaxy F36 5G stands out with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front, offering the toughest screen protection among the trio. All three devices feature plastic frames.

Both the Moto G86 Power and iQOO Z10R are MIL-STD-810H certified for military-grade durability and come with IP68 and IP69 ratings, providing flagship-level dust and water resistance, something the Galaxy F36 5G lacks.

Display

All three smartphones come equipped with 120Hz OLED displays, but the Moto G86 Power takes the lead with the highest resolution and brightest panel of the three.

• Moto G86 Power and iQOO Z10R support HDR10+, enhancing color and contrast for compatible content.
• Both also feature slimmer bezels than the Galaxy F36 5G, making them better suited for immersive media consumption.

Performance

Under the hood, the iQOO Z10R and Moto G86 Power are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, offering better CPU performance compared to the Exynos 1380 in the Galaxy F36 5G.

However, the Galaxy F36 5G features a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU, which outperforms the competition in graphics-intensive tasks like gaming and rendering. So while the G86 Power and Z10R maybe be better at multitasking, the Galaxy F36 has the edge in gaming, at least on paper. Although it is worth noting that the iQOO Z10R does boast a larger cooling system than its competitors.

While the Galaxy F36 5G and iQOO Z10R pack fairly large batteries, the Moto G86 Power's cell is significantly larger, ensuring better battery life than its competitors. On the flip side, the iQOO Z10R offers the fastest charging of the three phones and also supports reversed charging.

Software

When it comes to software, Motorola's Hello UI over Android 15 is aesthetically cleaner with no bloatware. On the other hand, both One UI and Funtouch OS come with their fair of bloatware and pre-installed apps. On the flip side, the Galaxy F36 5G offers flagship-level software support, far surpassing its competitors.

Cameras

For optics, the Galaxy F36 features a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP unit. Up front, the handset opts for a 13MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The handset supports 4K video recording at 30fps on both the front and rear cameras.

The Moto G86 Power is equipped with a larger 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with OIS and an f/1.9 aperture and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the G86 Power opts for a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Additionally, the Moto G86 Power supports 4K video recording at 30fps across all three cameras.

Finally, the iQOO Z10R features a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. Moreover, it also gets a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.45 aperture. The iQOO Z10R also supports 4K video recording at 30fps on both the front and rear cameras.

In the camera showdown, the Moto G86 Power emerges as the winner on paper. Its superior 32 MP front camera offers more detail and clarity than the Galaxy F36's 13 MP unit, and the inclusion of an ultra wide lens gives it greater compositional versatility.

While Samsung's Galaxy F36 delivers a well balanced triple camera system including ultrawide capability and OIS, and iQOO Z10R brings solid features and 4K support, its lack of an ultra wide lens limits creativity. Overall, Motorola and Samsung offer more flexible setups tailored for varied photography needs, with Motorola edging ahead for selfie and creative content users.

Moto G86 Power vs iQOO Z10R vs Galaxy F36: Conclusion

• On a sub ₹20,000 budget, the Moto G86 Power stands out for delivering a complete package with best-in-class features across display, camera, battery, and durability. Backed by Dimensity 7400 performance, a 1.5K pOLED 120 Hz HDR10+ display, and military-grade IP68/IP69 + MIL STD 810H resilience, it excels in everyday use and media consumption
• The Galaxy F36 5G, with its Exynos 1380 chip, Gorilla Glass Victus+, and a balanced triple camera setup including ultrawide, remains a versatile option-especially for gaming and software longevity.
• The iQOO Z10R matches many specs on paper (Dimensity 7400, 32 MP selfie, reverse charging) but falls short in camera versatility due to the absence of an ultrawide lens and offers a smaller battery compared to Moto and Samsung.

Bottom line: Motorola offers the most well rounded experience overall, while Samsung follows closely with gaming and update reliability. On paper, iQOO is solid but slightly limited in creative flexibility.