Motorola Moto G96 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Motorola Moto G96 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $219 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 55/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 798,429); the Motorola Moto G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G96
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Motorola Moto G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $250
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G96 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 11 points higher (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G96 — 66/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (73/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G96 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" pOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G96
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G96 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Motorola Moto G96 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Motorola Moto G96 was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (84/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G96 (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G96 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (73/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G96 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G96 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Motorola Moto G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Motorola Moto G96 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G96 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G96 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.