Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
21.8Performance43.2
56.9Display56.7
45.9Camera63.6
52.6Battery72.1
52Features65.3
5 spec wins — Moto G96 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+19). 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
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- 13% lower weight: 178 g vs 204 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+7% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+20% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+13% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |