Motorola Edge (2024) vs Motorola G96
The Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge (2024) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge (2024)
Motorola G96
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Lighter: 174g vs 178g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge (2024) vs the Motorola G96, the Motorola Edge (2024) scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge (2024) | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge (2024) and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Motorola G96?
The Motorola Edge (2024) edges out the Motorola G96 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Motorola G96?
The Motorola Edge (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge (2024) over the Motorola G96?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Edge (2024) (61/100 vs 51/100).