Moto G96 5G Launched in India with 144Hz Curved Display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and IP68 Rating, Price Starts at ₹17,999

HomeTech NewsLaunchMoto G96 5G Launched in India with 144Hz Curved Display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and IP68 Rating, Price Starts at ₹17,999

Highlights

  • Moto G96 5G unveiled with 6.67″ FHD+ curved pOLED display in India.
  • Other features include Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, a 5,500mAh battery with 68W fast charging, a 50MP Sony main camera with OIS, a 32MP selfie camera and Android 15 with 3 OS updates promised.
  • Price starts at ₹17,999 for the base variant and sale starts July 16.
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Moto G96 5G. (Image credit – Motorola)

The Moto G96 5G has officially launched in India offering a premium design and solid specs at a mid-range price. It features a 6.67-inch curved pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, backed by a large 5,500mAh battery with 68W fast charging. Here’s everything we know about the phone for now.

Moto G96 – Price and Availability

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Moto G96 5G launch date and price details. (Image credit – Motorola)

The Moto G96 5G is priced at ₹17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. It comes in four stylish Pantone-curated colour options, which are Ashleigh Blue, Dresden Blue, Cattleya Orchid, and Greener Pastures.

The phone will be available for purchase starting July 16 on Flipkart and the Motorola India website.

Moto G96 5G – Key Features

The phone sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ 10-bit curved pOLED display with HDR10+, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It offers up to 1600 nits peak brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display also supports water touch technology, making it responsive even with wet fingers.

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Moto G96 5G key features. (Image credit – Motorola)

The body features a vegan leather finish for a premium feel, and the phone is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Under the hood, the Moto G96 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) processor with Adreno 710 GPU, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It runs Android 15, and Motorola promises 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYT-700C primary sensor with OIS, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens with macro support. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera with Quad Pixel technology and 4K recording support.

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The device features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, USB Type-C audio, and supports Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, and a wide range of 5G and 4G bands. It also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking.

A 5,500mAh battery powers the phone, and it supports 68W TurboPower fast charging, ensuring quick top-ups and all-day usage.

The Moto G96 5G brings a solid combination of display, performance, and design, all packed into a competitive price point.

Operating System Android 15
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm), 4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.95GHz Cortex A-55
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X, expandable up to 24GB with RAM Boost
Storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Dimensions 161.86 x 73.26 x 7.93 mm
Weight 178.10g
Display 6.67″ pOLED 3D Curved, FHD+, 144Hz, 1600 nits, HDR10+, 10-bit, DCI-P3, Water Touch 2.0
Water Protection IP68 Rated, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Security On-screen fingerprint, Face Unlock, ThinkShield, Moto Secure
Battery 5500mAh, Up to 42 Hours
Charging 33W TurboPower™ Charging
SIM Dual SIM (1 pSIM + 1 pSIM)
5G Bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
4G Bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/40/41/42
3G Bands 1/2/5/8
2G Bands 2/3/5/8
Rear Camera (Main) 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C, OIS, f/1.8, 1.0μm (2.0μm Ultra Pixel), All-Pixel Focus, 4K Video
Rear Camera (Secondary) 8MP Ultrawide (118.6° FOV), Macro Vision, f/2.2, 1.12μm, Auto focus, 4K Video
Rear Camera Modes Night Vision, Portrait (24/35/50mm), Panorama, Pro (Long Exposure), HDR, Tilt-shift, AI Photo Enhancement, Super Zoom, Scan (Adobe), Macro Vision, RAW, Filters
Rear Video Modes UHD 30fps, FHD 30/60fps, Slow-Mo (FHD 120fps, HD 240fps), Dual Capture, Timelapse, Horizon Lock, Audio Zoom, 6x Digital Zoom
Front Camera 32MP, f/2.2, 0.7μm (1.4μm Quad Pixel), Fixed Focus, 4K Video
Front Camera Modes Auto Night Vision, Portrait, Pro, HDR, Filters, Timer, RAW, Face Retouch, Photo Booth, Snap in Video
Front Video Modes UHD 30fps, FHD 30fps, EIS, Timelapse, Dual Capture, Live Filters
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz & 5GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Hotspot
Connectivity USB Type-C (Analog & Digital, USB 2.0)
Speakers Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Moto Spatial Sound
UX Features Custom Themes, Attentive Display, Quick Gestures, Media Controls, Sidebar, Smart Connect 2.0
Location GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Inbox Accessories 33W Charger, USB-C Headset, SIM Tool, User Guides

FAQs

Q1. What is the price and availability of the Moto G96 5G in India?

Answer. The Moto G96 5G is priced at ₹17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. Available for purchase starting July 16 on Flipkart and the Motorola India website.

Q2. What are the display features of the Moto G96 5G?

Answer. The phone sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ 10-bit curved pOLED display with HDR10+, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate… supports water touch technology.

Q3. What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Moto G96 5G?

Answer. A 5,500mAh battery powers the phone, and it supports 68W TurboPower fast charging, ensuring quick top-ups and all-day usage.

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