Motorola G96 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 798,429); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (73/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (73/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.