Motorola G96 vs Poco F8 Pro

The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 55/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 794,638); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 24 points (79/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 80
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 199g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 24 points higher (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola G96 Poco F8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 794638 3033306
Geekbench Single 1015 3041
Geekbench Multi 2687 9494
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6210 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 199 g
Launch price $529
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola G96 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
794638 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100 +73.8%
3033306 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknown
Poco F8 Pro
$529
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (70/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (68/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 24 points (79/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco F8 Pro?

The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco F8 Pro?

The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.