Moto G96 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
21.8Performance64.4
56.9Display82.8
45.9Camera75.4
52.6Battery88.7
52Features100
1 spec wins — Moto G96 5G11 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+48) and performance (+43). 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
- 22% lower weight: 178 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 52
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.85 ″+3% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 507 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,400 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+45% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+22% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |