Motorola G96 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 798,429); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola G96 by 79.7% 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.