Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 13
21.8Performance51.7
56.9Display52.8
45.9Camera52
52.6Battery62.5
52Features65.3
5 spec wins — Moto G96 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) 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 53
- 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+5% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 414 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,900 nits+19% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 2,050+102%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 5,500+88%Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+6% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |