Moto G96 5G vs Nothing Phone (2)
21.8Performance48.9
56.9Display50.3
45.9Camera54.8
52.6Battery61.1
52Features73.3
5 spec wins — Moto G96 5G10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and features (+21). Moto G96 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- 11% lower weight: 178 g vs 201 g
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPS OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,320,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,850+82%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 4,750+63%Top 40% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+17% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+11% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+8% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |