Motorola G96 vs Vivo X300s

The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 794,638); the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola G96 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 217g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola G96: The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 794638 3703823
Geekbench Single 1015 3228
Geekbench Multi 2687 9553
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Motorola G96
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola G96 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola G96 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
794638 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +78.5%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Motorola G96 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (94/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo X300s?

The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo X300s?

The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.