Moto G96 5G vs OnePlus 9
21.8Performance38.6
56.9Display46.6
45.9Camera39.3
52.6Battery55.9
52Features65.3
9 spec wins — Moto G96 5G8 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and features (+13). 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 47
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 39
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,450+43%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 3,650+25%Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+22% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 W+97% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+7% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+9% | 8.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |