Moto G96 5G vs RedMagic 9S Pro
21.8Performance56.6
56.9Display57.1
45.9Camera51.5
52.6Battery75.1
52Features86.7
4 spec wins — Moto G96 5G10 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and features (+35). 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
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 22% lower weight: 178 g vs 229 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 2,277+124%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 7,097+143%Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | 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 | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 80 W+142% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+22% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |