Motorola Moto G96 vs OnePlus 16
The Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 55/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G96
OnePlus 16
What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G96 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 40 points higher (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (95/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G96 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" pOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | $219 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G96 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Moto G96 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (95/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 by 40 points (95/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Moto G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G96 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.