Moto G96 5G vs Nothing Phone (3)
21.8Performance61.1
56.9Display72
45.9Camera69.3
52.6Battery64.2
52Features84
4 spec wins — Moto G96 5G12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and features (+32). 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
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 178 g vs 218 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9 mm
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 52
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits+181% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,850,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 2,100+107%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 6,600+126%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+7% | 5,150 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 W+97% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+18% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+12% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 5 years+400% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |