Motorola G96 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 798,429); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 238g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.