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Moto G96 5G vs Redmi Note 9

WINNER
Moto G96 5G

Motorola

Moto G96 5G
42.8Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9

$199

28.5Inno Score
21.8Performance20
56.9Display29.6
45.9Camera29.8
52.6Battery39
52Features28
15 spec wins — Moto G96 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9

InnoReviews verdict

Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and features (+24). Redmi Note 9 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 30
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 52 vs 28
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.53 ″
Panel typepOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24002340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi394 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu—270,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,016+142%Bottom 33%420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,922+116%Bottom 36%1,350Bottom 4%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
Capacity5,500 mAh+10%5,020 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
Weight178 g+11%199 g
Thickness7.9 mm+11%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge1 years2 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Redmi Note 9
SpecMoto G96 5GRedmi Note 9
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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