Motorola Launches moto g96 5G – a True Bestseller Upgrade That Disrupts India’s Sub-20K Market with Segment-Leading Features Including 144Hz 3D Curved pOLED Display with IP68 Protection, 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C OIS Camera with Moto Ai, and Snapdra
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 ()
*Business Wire India*
· The *moto g96 5G* marks the *next big upgrade in the under Rs. 20,000 segment*, building on the legacy of the bestselling moto g85 5G — *last year’s highest-selling smartphone* in its segment. The new moto g96 5G brings *flagship-level features* to an even wider audience.
· The moto g96 5G features the segment’s best *144Hz 3D Curved pOLED FHD+ Display* with *IP68 underwater protection* for the first time in the g-series, along with *Display Colour Boost* and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
· The moto g96 5G boasts segment’s best *50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera*, powered by *moto AI*, with *4K video recording from all lenses* — yet another first for the g-series, delivering incredible photos and videos in any lighting condition.
· *The smartphone is powered by the segment’s leading **Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2** processor, giving fast and reliable performance with outstanding battery efficiency and improved camera output.*
· *The moto g96 5G comes in four **ultra-premium vegan leather designs** with Pantone-curated colours and is super lightweight (178g), ultra-slim (7.93mm), stylish, and easy to hold. It is available in Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue.*
· *The moto g96 5G also comes with the **in-built 8GB RAM + 256GB** storage and is also available in **8GB + 128GB** variant.*
· Boasting a *5500mAh battery*, the moto g96 5G delivers *up to 42 hours of runtime*, thanks to its battery optimization.
· The device will go on sale starting *16th July 2025,* 12 PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores at an effective starting price of just Rs. 17,999.
Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India’s leading AI smartphone brand*, today announced the launch of the *moto g96 5G* — the first g-series smartphone of the year and the true successor to last year’s *best-selling smartphone* *under Rs. 20,000*, the *moto g85 5G*. Redefining the sub Rs. 20,000 segment, the *moto g96 5G* brings *flagship-level features*, including a segment-best *144Hz 3D curved pOLED FHD+ display* with *IP68 underwater protection*, a segment-best *50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera *powered by *moto AI *and *4K video recording from all lenses*, and a segment-leading *Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2* processor with an AnTuTu score of up to 650K. It also boasts a *premium vegan leather design*, is ultra-slim and lightweight, and comes in *four Pantone-curated colours* with a *5500mAh battery* offering up to *42 hours of runtime*. The *moto g96 5G* features in-built *8GB RAM + 256GB* of storage, and is available at an effective starting price of *just Rs. 17,999* (8+128GB variant) The *moto g96 5G* sets a new benchmark in its segment with the *segment’s leading 144Hz 3D Curved pOLED display*, paired with *IP68 underwater protection* for the first time on a g series smartphone. The *6.67” FHD+ pOLED display* delivers a bright, vivid, and immersive viewing experience with latest *Display Colour Boost technology*, *10-bit colour depth*, and *100% DCI-P3 colour gamut* for lifelike cinematic visuals. With a *peak brightness of 1600nits*, the screen adapts effortlessly to different lighting conditions while maintaining power efficiency. The *144Hz refresh rate* ensures ultra-smooth scrolling and gameplay, intelligently adjusting based on content to save battery. The *3D curved endless-edge design* further elevates entertainment experience. Protected by *ultra-durable IP68-rated* *water resistance* and *Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5*, the screen resists scratches and everyday damage, while *Smart Water Touch* keeps the display responsive even with wet hands. The *moto g96 5G* raises the bar with the *segment’s best 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera*, delivering stunning photos and videos in all lighting conditions. *Optical Image Stabilization* reduces blur for sharper shots, even in low light. Powered by *moto AI*, the camera system introduces intelligent features like *AI Photo Enhancement, AI Super Zoom, AI Auto Smile Capture*, and *Tilt Shift Mode*. Notably, the *moto g96 5G* is the only phone in its segment capable of recording *4K video from all lenses*, enabling ultra-high-resolution video capture from every angle. The versatile rear setup includes an *8MP ultra-wide + macro + depth sensor* in a 3-in-1 configuration — offering a 120º ultra-wide lens for expansive scenes and a macro lens for detailed close-ups. On the front, it houses the segment’s only *32MP selfie camera with 4K video recording*, delivering bright, crisp selfies with enhanced low-light performance and professional-grade video quality. Complementing this is the seamless integration of *Google Photos’ AI-powered tools* including *Magic Eraser* to remove distractions, *Photo Unblur* to sharpen soft images, and *Magic Editor*, which enables users to effortlessly reposition, resize, and enhance elements in their photos using generative AI. Powering the *moto g96 5G* is the segment-leading *Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 processor*, built on a 4nm chipset that delivers fast, reliable performance with outstanding battery efficiency, achieving an AnTuTu score of up to 650K. The device comes equipped with in-built *8GB *of* *LPDDR4X RAM and *256GB *UFS 2.2 storage. It also comes in an alternate variant with* 8GB + 128GB storage*, while *RAM Boost 3.0 *dynamically expands memory *up to 24GB* by using storage as virtual RAM ensuring smooth multitasking across apps. The *moto g96 5G* enables a faster 5G experience with support for *13 5G bands*, *VoNR*, and *4-carrier aggregation*, delivering stronger connectivity and improved download speeds. Moving from function to form, the *moto g96 5G* features a *premium endless edge design* with a perfectly integrated camera housing and *3D curved ultra-premium build* that feels sleek and refined in hand. Weighing just *178g* with an ultra-thin profile of *7.93mm*, it is one of the lightest and slimmest phones in its segment. Available in *four trending Pantone-curated colours* — *Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue* — each finish comes in a stylish *vegan leather texture* that is comfortable to grip and resists fingerprints. The *moto g96 5G* powered with a massive *5500mAh battery* with up to *42 hours of runtime* all thanks to smart battery optimization that maximizes every charge. It comes with a *33W TurboPower™ charger* that delivers a full day’s power in just *15 minutes*. Enjoy immersive sound with *dual stereo speakers*, *Dolby Atmos®*, *Hi-Res Audio*, and *Moto Spatial Sound* for a rich audio experience. Commenting on the launch,* Mr. T.M. Narasimhan, Managing Director, Mobile Business Group – India, said*, "At Motorola, our mission is to make advanced technology more meaningful and accessible to everyone. With the moto g96 5G we continue to make premium innovation more inclusive. This launch represents our commitment to offering segment-leading features at disruptive price points, enabling more consumers to access the kind of smart, high-performance technology that was once limited to flagship devices. It’s a step forward in our ongoing mission to democratize advanced smartphone experiences” The *moto g96 5G* offers a powerful software experience with *Smart Connect 2.0*, allowing wireless connection to TVs or PCs for gaming, video calls, and more. Features like *Cross Device Search*, *Swipe to Share*, and *Swipe to Stream* enable seamless multitasking. Security is covered with *Moto Secure 3.0* powered by *ThinkShield*, while *Family Spaces 3.0* allows screen time management and remote assistance. Running on *Hello UI (Android 15)*, the device guarantees 1 year of OS upgrades and *3 years of security updates* for a smooth, secure experience. *Availability:* The moto g96 5G will be available in two storage variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage — and will come in four stunning Pantone™-curated colours: Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue. Sales begin *16th July 2025* at *12 PM* on *Flipkart,* *Motorola.in*, and at *leading retail stores* across India, including Reliance Digital. *Pricing:* *8GB + 128GB: Rs. 17,999* *8GB + 256GB: Rs. 19,999* *To know more about the product visit: *https://www.flipkart.com/motorola-g96-5g/p/itm93452c0761719?pid=MOBHB3SZ2ZUQQQ9U *Operator Offers:* *Total Benefits worth Rs. 10,000 from Reliance Jio* (Applicable on pre-paid plan of: Rs. 449) - Cashback worth Rs. *2000* - Partner coupons worth Rs. *8000* *To know more about the offer - *https://share.google/EUUTQB8INUvMLXb4s Disclaimers: *As Per TechArc India’s Leading AI Smartphone Brand Report 2025 Certain features, functionality and product specifications may be network dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges. All are subject to change without notice. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google, LLC. Corning and Gorilla are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated.The High-Res Audio logo is the registered trademark held by Japan Audio Society. Hi-Res Audio Logo standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The Logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. "LYTIA" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. Qualcomm Snapdragon® is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm and Snapdragon® are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2024 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. *Detailed Specifications: moto g96 5G*
*Operating System* Android™ 15
*System Architecture / Processor* Qualcomm® *Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 *(4nm) Mobile Platform with 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55
*Memory (RAM)* 8GB LPDDR4X RAM*, expandable up to *24GB* with RAM Boost**
*Storage (ROM)* 128GB UFS 2.2 built-in* *256GB UFS 2.2 built-in* *
*Dimensions* 161.86 x 73.26 x *7.93mm*
*Weight* *178.10g*
*Display* 16.94cm (6.67") *pOLED 3D Curved Display
144Hz Refresh Rate*
*1600nits Peak Brightness*
FHD+ 10 Bit | 100% DCI-P3 | *Water Touch 2.0 *
*Water Protection* *IP68 underwater protection* * Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5*
*Security* On-screen fingerprint reader (optical)
Face Unlock
ThinkShield for mobile Moto Secure
*Battery* 5500mAh* *(Up to 42 Hours of runtime)*
*Charging* 33W TurboPower™ Charger
*Bands* [INDIA] 5G: NR band n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 4G: LTE band 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/40/41(Full) /42 3G: WCDMA band 1/2/5/8 2G: GSM band 2/3/5/8
*Rear Camera # 1 * *50MP *OIS *Sony LYTIA™ 700C sensor * f/1.8 aperture 1.0μm pixel size | Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0μm All-Pixel Focus *Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)* *4K Video Recording*
*Rear Camera # 2* *8MP Ultrawide* (118.6°FOV) *Macro Vision * *Depth sensor* f/2.2 aperture 1.12μm pixel size Auto focus *4K Video Recording*
*Rear Camera Software* *Shooting modes:* Night Vision Mode Auto Night Vision
Portrait (24mm / 35mm / 50mm options) Panorama Pro Mode (w/ Long Exposure) Live Filters *Tilt-shift* HDR Macro Vision Ultra-Res
*Artificial intelligence:* Shot Optimization Auto Smile Capture Google Lens™ integration *AI Photo Enhancement Engine Super Zoom * Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan)
*Other features:* Gesture Selfie Timer Burst shotSnap in Video Recording Assistive Grid Leveler Watermark QR/ Barcode Scanner Location Information RAW Photo Output Selfie Stick Support *Google Photos Editing:* Magic Editor, with Reimagine & Auto Frame Magic Eraser Photo Unblur Magic Editor Portrait Blur Portrait Light Sky Color Pop Cinematic Photos
*Rear camera video capture* *Rear main camera:* UHD (30fps) FHD (30fps/60fps)
*Rear main camera slow-motion:* FHD (120fps) HD (240fps) *Rear ultra-wide angle/macro camera:* UHD (30fps) FHD (30fps
*Rear camera video software* *Shooting modes:
Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS)* Dual Capture Timelapse (w/Hyperlapse) Slow Motion Live Video Filters (FHD@30fps only) *Horizon Lock*
*Other features:* High-res Digital Zoom (up to 6x) Assistive Grid Leveler Audio Zoom
*Front Camera* *32MP* f/2.2 aperture 0.7μm pixel size | Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4μm Fixed focus *4K Video Recording*
*Front camera software* *Shooting modes:* *Auto Night Vision* Pro Mode (w/ Long Exposure) Live Filters HDR *Photo Booth* Portrait
*Artificial intelligence:* Auto Smile Capture Face Enhance *AI* *Photo Enhancement Engine* *Other features:* Face Retouch Timer Burst shot Snap in Video Recording Assistive Grid Leveler Watermark Location Information Selfie Photo Mirror RAW Photo Output Selfie Stick Support *Front camera video capture* UHD (30fps) FHD(30fps) *Front camera video software* Shooting modes: Video Stabilization (EIS) Dual Capture Timelapse (w/Hyperlapse) Live Video Filters (FHD@30fps only) *Other features:* Face Retouch Selfie Video Mirror Assistive Grid Leveler
*SIM Card* Dual SIM (1 pSIM + 1 pSIM)
*Bluetooth® Technology* Bluetooth® 5.2 Qualcomm® aptX™
Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
Qualcomm® aptX™ adaptive (include aptX Low Latency)
*Wi-Fi* Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4GHz& 5GHz
2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi hotspot
*Connectivity * USB Type-C (USB 2.0; Analog & Digital) & Type-C port (USB 2.0)
*Speakers* *Stereo speakers * *Dolby Atmos * *Hi-Res Audio* *Moto spatial sound*
*Hello UX* *Personalize: *Wallpaper, Themes, Fonts, Colors, Icon shape, Lock screen, Display size and text, Layout, Fingerprint animation, Sounds, Dark mode, Edge light
*Display: *Attentive Display, Edge Lights
*Gestures: *Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Flip for DND, Three finger Screenshot, Pick up to silence, Lift to unlock, Swipe to split, Quick Launch, Sidebar *Play: *Media controls (Skip songs using volume keys), Games *Smart Connect 2.0**
*Location Services* GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
*Inbox accessories* TurboPower™ 33W charger, Headset (USB-C), Guides, SIM tool*Motorola Launches moto g96 5G at an Unbelievable Starting Price of Just Rs. 17,999**About Lenovo &** **Motorola* Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992)(ADR: LNVGY). Motorola Mobility LLC was acquired by Lenovo Group Holdings in 2014. Motorola Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo and is responsible for designing and manufacturing all Moto and Motorola branded mobile handsets and solutions.
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