Motorola G96 vs Poco F8
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 798,429); the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Poco F8
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Motorola G96 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Motorola G96 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco F8?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.