TLDR: Motorola has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the moto g96 5G, in India. The new device boasts a 144Hz 3D curved pOLED display, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. The phone is priced starting at ₹17,999 and will be available from July 16.
Motorola has expanded its g-series lineup in India with the launch of the moto g96 5G, a smartphone poised to disrupt the sub-₹20,000 market with its impressive features. The device was launched on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and is being touted as the successor to the popular moto g85 5G.
The moto g96 5G sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ 3D curved pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and features ‘Smart Water Touch’ technology for use with wet hands. The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Under the hood, the moto g96 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, built on a 4nm platform. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be virtually expanded up to 24GB using RAM Boost 3.0. The device is available in two storage configurations: 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual-rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This is complemented by an 8MP ultrawide sensor that also functions as a macro and depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front-facing camera with 4K video recording capabilities. The camera system is enhanced with moto ai, which includes Google Photos’ AI-powered tools like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur.
The device is backed by a 5,500mAh battery. There are conflicting reports on the charging speed, with some sources stating 33W TurboPower charging and others mentioning 68W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 15 with Motorola’s Hello UI and the company has promised one major OS update and three years of security updates.
Connectivity options on the moto g96 5G include 5G (with support for 13 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C port. The phone also features dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Moto Spatial Sound for an immersive audio experience.
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The moto g96 5G will be available in four Pantone-curated colors: Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue, with a premium vegan leather finish. The 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at ₹17,999, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs ₹19,999. The smartphone will go on sale starting July 16, 2025, on Flipkart, Motorola’s official website, and at major retail stores including Reliance Digital.
