Motorola G96 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 798,429); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 206g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 75.3% 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (95/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.