Motorola G96 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 798,429); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola G96 by 78.2% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.