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 794,638); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
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 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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).

Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola G96 Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 794638 4247433
Geekbench Single 1015 3640
Geekbench Multi 2687 11033
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola G96 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
794638 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +81.3%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Detailed 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 Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.