- By Prateek Levi
- Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Motorola G96 5G India Launch: Motorola has launched its latest budget 5G smartphone in India—the Moto G96 5G, positioned under the ₹20,000 price bracket. As the successor to the Moto G85 5G, this new model packs in a range of premium features rarely seen in its segment.
One of the biggest highlights is its 6.67-inch 3D curved pOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1600 nits—making it a segment first. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and the phone is just 7.93 mm thin and weighs 178 grams, offering a slim, lightweight profile.
Under the hood, the Moto G96 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It runs on Android 15-based Hello UI and promises one year of OS updates along with three years of security updates.
In terms of optics, the phone sports a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C primary camera with OIS, supported by an 8MP ultra-wide + macro + depth triple-function sensor. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 32 MP front camera that supports 4K video recording.
The Moto G96 5G also includes a 5500 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging and comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Motorola has added a vegan leather finish for a premium feel, along with dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Moto Spatial Sound.
Additional software features include Moto Secure 3.0, Family Spaces 3.0, and Smart Connect 2.0, aimed at boosting both privacy and cross-device connectivity.
Moto G96 5G Price and Availability in India
The Moto G96 5G will go on sale starting July 16 via Flipkart and other retail channels. It will be available in two variants:
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹17,999
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹19,999
Motorola is offering the phone in four Pantone-curated colours—Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue.