Motorola Edge 60 Fusion VS Motorola Moto G96 5G

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G both feature waterproof designs with an IP68 rating, ensuring they can withstand exposure to water and dust. In terms of weight, the Edge 60 Fusion weighs 180.1 g, slightly heavier than the Moto G96 5G, which weighs 178 g. The thickness of the two devices is also different, with the Edge 60 Fusion being 8.25 mm thick, while the Moto G96 5G is a bit slimmer at 7.9 mm.

As for their dimensions, the height of both devices is nearly identical, with the Edge 60 Fusion standing at 161.2 mm tall and the Moto G96 5G at 161.9 mm. The width is also close, with the Edge 60 Fusion measuring 73.08 mm and the Moto G96 5G measuring 73.3 mm. These minor differences result in a slightly different volume, with the Edge 60 Fusion having a volume of 97.19 cm³ compared to the Moto G96 5G's 93.75 cm³, meaning the Edge 60 Fusion is marginally larger.

Neither device has a rugged build, and both are not foldable. Both products feature similar levels of water resistance and protective ratings, making them comparable in terms of durability and design attributes.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G feature OLED/AMOLED displays, ensuring vibrant colors and deep blacks. They both also have the same screen size of 6.67″. However, there are differences in resolution and pixel density. The Edge 60 Fusion offers a higher resolution of 1220 x 2712 px, which results in a pixel density of 446 ppi, while the Moto G96 5G has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px, leading to a lower pixel density of 395 ppi.

The refresh rate on the two devices also differs. The Edge 60 Fusion supports a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Moto G96 5G supports a faster 144Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother experience in compatible apps and games. Both devices come with branded damage-resistant glass, but the Edge 60 Fusion uses Gorilla Glass 7i, while the Moto G96 5G uses Gorilla Glass 5.

In terms of additional features, the Edge 60 Fusion supports HDR10 and HDR10+, but it does not support Always-On Display or Dolby Vision. On the other hand, the Moto G96 5G lacks HDR10 and HDR10+ support but offers an Always-On Display feature. Neither device supports Dolby Vision, and both have a touchscreen display. Neither has a secondary screen.

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G differ in several key performance specifications. The Edge 60 Fusion offers more internal storage, with 512GB compared to the Moto G96 5G's 256GB. Additionally, the Edge 60 Fusion comes with 12GB of RAM, while the Moto G96 5G has 8GB of RAM. Despite these differences, both devices have a maximum memory capacity of 16GB and use DDR5 memory.

In terms of chipsets, the Edge 60 Fusion is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Moto G96 5G uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. Both devices feature 8 CPU threads and employ big.LITTLE technology. The Edge 60 Fusion's CPU clock speed reaches up to 2.5 GHz for the high-performance cores, while the Moto G96 5G's top speed is slightly lower at 2.4 GHz for the high-performance cores. Both devices use a 4 nm semiconductor size.

When it comes to benchmarking, the Moto G96 5G scores slightly higher in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test with a result of 2970, compared to the Edge 60 Fusion's 2932. However, the Edge 60 Fusion outperforms the Moto G96 5G in the single-core test, with a score of 1026 compared to the Moto G96 5G's 1015. The GPU of the Edge 60 Fusion features a clock speed of 1047 MHz, while the Moto G96 5G's GPU clock speed is 940 MHz. Both devices support integrated LTE, DirectX 12, and have integrated graphics.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G are equipped with dual-lens main cameras, but their specifications differ slightly. The Edge 60 Fusion's main camera consists of a 50 MP and 13 MP combination, while the Moto G96 5G has a 50 MP and 8 MP setup. Both devices feature a 32 MP front camera with a wide aperture of 2.2f on the Edge 60 Fusion, and 2.2f & 1.9f on the Moto G96 5G.

Both smartphones support video recording at 2160 x 30 fps and come with built-in optical image stabilization, continuous autofocus during movie recording, and phase-detection autofocus for photos. Additionally, both devices support slow-motion video recording, manual exposure, manual ISO, and have a flash. The Edge 60 Fusion and Moto G96 5G can both create panoramas in-camera and feature manual white balance and touch autofocus, but neither has a front-facing LED flash, dual-lens front camera, or support HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording.

Notably, both phones lack features like laser autofocus, 360° panorama shooting, front-facing cameras under the display, and 3D photo/video recording capabilities. The Moto G96 5G's front camera has an additional aperture value of 1.9f, which is not present in the Edge 60 Fusion's front camera.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G run on Android 15 and share several key features related to privacy and customization. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. They also feature on-device machine learning, media picker, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split-screen support, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality.

In terms of privacy and security, both devices support features like notification permissions, battery health checks, Wi-Fi password sharing, and child lock. They also offer offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the device’s position. However, neither device offers Mail Privacy Protection, and both lack cross-site tracking blockers. Both devices also support dynamic theming and have the ability to offload apps.

The Edge 60 Fusion and Moto G96 5G also share several usability features, including quick-start functions, widgets support, multi-user system functionality, and the ability to play games while downloading. Both devices are free and open-source, but neither offers direct OS updates or can be used as a PC. The Edge 60 Fusion and Moto G96 5G also share the same lack of focus modes and have an extra dim mode for low-light use.

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G both come with non-removable, rechargeable batteries, but their battery capacities differ slightly. The Edge 60 Fusion has a 5200 mAh battery, while the Moto G96 5G features a larger 5500 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the charging speeds vary: the Edge 60 Fusion offers a faster 68W charging speed, compared to the Moto G96 5G's 30W.

Neither device supports wireless charging, and both have a battery level indicator to monitor the charge. Both devices also feature rechargeable batteries, but neither has a removable battery.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning you will need to rely on wireless audio options or use an adapter. Both devices come equipped with stereo speakers for audio output, ensuring a more immersive sound experience compared to mono speakers.

Neither device supports advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. Additionally, both devices do not have a built-in radio, so users won't be able to tune in to FM or AM stations directly from the devices.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G support 5G connectivity, offering fast data speeds. However, the Edge 60 Fusion provides a higher download speed of 3270 MBits/s, while the Moto G96 5G's download speed is slightly lower at 2900 MBits/s. The upload speed is also faster on the Edge 60 Fusion, with 3270 MBits/s compared to the Moto G96 5G's 1500 MBits/s.

In terms of Wi-Fi, the Edge 60 Fusion supports Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, offering broader connectivity options. On the other hand, the Moto G96 5G only supports Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5. Both devices support dual SIM cards and come with USB Type-C ports, though the USB version is the same (USB 2) on both phones.

The Edge 60 Fusion has more advanced features, including NFC support, which is not available on the Moto G96 5G. Both devices include a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer. Neither supports infrared sensors, barometers, HDMI outputs, or includes a stylus. Both devices also support Galileo for satellite positioning, but neither offers features like motion tracking, optical tracking, a built-in projector, or advanced security options such as iris scanning or 3D facial recognition.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Moto G96 5G feature a video light, which can be useful for low-light photography or video recording. Neither device has sapphire glass displays, which are known for their durability, and both phones include curved displays, giving them a sleek, modern look. Additionally, neither phone is equipped with an e-paper display, a technology typically found in e-readers.

Overall, the two devices share similar miscellaneous features, with no significant differences between them in this category.