Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
21.8Performance54
56.9Display64.2
45.9Camera69.5
52.6Battery71.6
52Features65.3
4 spec wins — Moto G96 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and camera (+24). 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 227 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+22% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+13% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |