Motorola G96 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 794,638); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Motorola G96
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 794638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 794638 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Motorola G96 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Motorola G96 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola G96
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.