Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
21.8Performance29.1
56.9Display54
45.9Camera65.9
52.6Battery55.1
52Features73.3
7 spec wins — Moto G96 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+20). 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
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 178 g vs 222 g
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,016 vs 900
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,922 vs 2,650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+13%Bottom 33% | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922+10%Bottom 36% | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+20% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |