Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
21.8Performance79.1
56.9Display69.1
45.9Camera73.2
52.6Battery79
52Features78.7
4 spec wins — Moto G96 5G12 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and camera (+27). 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
- 21% lower weight: 178 g vs 226 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 52
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,200 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 3,050+200%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | 9,600+229%Top 11% |
| 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 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+2% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+21% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+15% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 4 years+300% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |