Motorola Moto G96 vs OnePlus 13T

The Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $219 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 798,429).

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G96 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G96

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

OnePlus 13T

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 185g
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $650

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 66/100)

What makes OnePlus 13T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G96 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G96 — 66/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; 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 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G96 OnePlus 13T
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 798429 3173674
Geekbench Single 1015 3013
Geekbench Multi 2687 9287
Display 6.7" pOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2640
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6260 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 185 g
Launch price $219 $650

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G96

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

OnePlus 13T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G96

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

OnePlus 13T

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G96

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

OnePlus 13T

  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G96 Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
55/100
798429 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +74.8%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Motorola Moto G96 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G96

$219

OnePlus 13T

$650

Launch price difference: $431. Motorola Moto G96 was $431 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (91/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G96 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Motorola Moto G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.

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

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).

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

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).

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

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.