Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Motorola G96

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 55/100. Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 55/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 53
Portability 75
Value for money
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Fusion better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 174g vs 178g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 received the same MobileRank rating — 55/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Motorola G96
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 794638 794638
Geekbench Single 1015 1015
Geekbench Multi 2687 2687
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.9 mm 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 174 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
794638 AnTuTu
Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
794638 AnTuTu

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 G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion or the Motorola G96?

Both devices scored 55/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola G96.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion over the Motorola G96?

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.