Motorola G96 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 55/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 798,429); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 36 points higher (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 81.2% 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 Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (96/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.