Moto G96 5G vs POCO X5 Pro
21.8Performance32
56.9Display44.8
45.9Camera35.6
52.6Battery58.4
52Features60
6 spec wins — Moto G96 5G8 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G96 5G scores 42.8 against 43.4 for POCO X5 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X5 Pro edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 36
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 78% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 900 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+78% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu | — | 784,274 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,020Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 2,930Bottom 36% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+2% | 181 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 2 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |