Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 12
21.8Performance43.2
56.9Display47.7
45.9Camera47
52.6Battery62.5
52Features65.3
6 spec wins — Moto G96 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and features (+13). 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
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,720+69%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 4,300+47%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+22% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |