Motorola G96 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola G96 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-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 Motorola G96 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 178g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Motorola G96 scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola G96 leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). 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 Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola G96 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 794638
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2687
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 178 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).

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 Z7?

The Motorola G96 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.