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Moto G96 5G vs POCO X3 NFC

WINNER
Moto G96 5G

Motorola

Moto G96 5G
42.8Inno Score
VS
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
21.8Performance23.6
56.9Display60.2
45.9Camera34.2
52.6Battery49.4
52Features44
10 spec wins — Moto G96 5G5 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC

InnoReviews verdict

Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and features (+8). POCO X3 NFC 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 camera score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 52 vs 44
  • 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
  • 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,922 vs 1,950

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 57
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typepOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 2Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu—410,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,016+37%Bottom 33%740Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,922+50%Bottom 36%1,950Bottom 14%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+60%20 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Capacity5,500 mAh+7%5,160 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Weight178 g+17%215 g
Thickness7.9 mm+16%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge1 years2 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G96 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G96 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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