Motorola G96 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola G96 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 194g).

The Motorola G96 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 45
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Motorola G96 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola G96 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 794638
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2687
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 650 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Motorola G96 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.