Moto G96 5G: Motorola’s new Moto G96 5G was launched in India on July 9, 2025 and went on sale from July 16. This phone is designed for those users who want a premium experience in a mid-range budget. Let’s see what else makes this phone special.

Display and Style

The Moto G96 5G has a 6.67-inch FHD+ pOLED 3D curved display. Its 144Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and gaming hyper-smooth, and when you go out in the sun, the screen will be perfectly visible due to 1600 nits peak brightness. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the screen from scratches, and through Water Touch technology, the touchscreen responds accurately even in wet hands.

Performance and Processor

The performance engine is Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm), which is supported by 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. If needed, virtual RAM boost up to 24GB can be used for multitasking without any problem. For storage, you have the option of 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2, although it is not expandable. On the software side, Motorola’s clean “Hello UI” runs on Android 15, for which the company has guaranteed one year of OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

Camera Quality & Features

The dual rear camera setup of the Moto G96 5G is quite strong. The 50MP main camera provides OIS with the Sony Lytia 700C sensor, which makes low-light shots stable and sharp. The 8MP ultrawide camera comes with autofocus and macro vision support. For selfie lovers, there is a 32MP front-facing camera that also offers 4K video recording. AI imaging features like Moto AI and Google Photos’ Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur and Magic Editor tools are also available, which make photo editing easy and fun.

Battery and Charging

The Moto G96 5G has a 5500mAh battery, which is enough for you to use it for a full day. And if you need a fast charge, you can charge from 0 to 100% quickly with 33W TurboPower charging.

Design and Build

Motorola has brought something special in the design and build quality too. The back is finished in vegan leather which gives the mobile a premium feel. Pantone-certified colours like Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid and Dresden Blue are available. The middle frame of this phone is made of metal, and the IP68 rating makes it dust and water resistant. Dimensions are 161.86 x 73.26 x 7.93mm and weighs just 178g. For those who are missing the headphone jack, unfortunately there is no 3.5mm jack in it.

Extra Features

The fingerprint sensor is placed under the display which gives a convenient experience while unlocking the phone. Dual stereo speakers come with Dolby Atmos and Hi‑Res Audio support, which makes the audio sound immersive and rich. There is also Moto Spatial Sound feature which offers dynamic audio positioning. Lastly, 5G connectivity ensures speed and future-ready performance.

Price in India

The pricing of this phone in India is quite budget-friendly: The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is available for ₹17,999, while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at ₹19,999. It offers a balanced premium experience for mid-range users.