Motorola Moto G96 vs OnePlus 13

The Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $219 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G96

Performance 53
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 51
Portability 73
Value for money 66

OnePlus 13

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80

What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $899

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)

What makes OnePlus 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G96 vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G96 — 66/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (73/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G96 OnePlus 13
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 798429 3145582
Geekbench Single 1015 3050
Geekbench Multi 2687 9700
Display 6.7" pOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3168x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15 / OxygenOS 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm
Weight 178 g 213 g
Launch price $219 $899

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G96

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

OnePlus 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G96

  • 6.7" pOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

OnePlus 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G96

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

OnePlus 13

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G96 and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G96 Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
798429 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +74.6%
3145582 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 leads Motorola Moto G96 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G96

$219

OnePlus 13

$899

Launch price difference: $680. Motorola Moto G96 was $680 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (92/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (73/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 13?

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus 13?

The Motorola Moto G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 13?

The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 13?

The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G96 over the OnePlus 13?

The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.