Motorola Moto G96 vs OnePlus 15s
The Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G96
OnePlus 15s
What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $700
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G96 vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G96 — 66/100, OnePlus 15s — 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 15s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G96 | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" pOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G96 and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Motorola Moto G96 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $481. Motorola Moto G96 was $481 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus 15s?
The Motorola Moto G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G96 over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.