Launch introduces flagship-grade features in an affordable package, including 144Hz 3D curved pOLED display, 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C OIS camera, and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor
New Delhi: In a bold move to redefine the budget smartphone segment, Motorola has launched its first g-series device of the year — the moto g96 5G — at a disruptive starting price of just ₹17,999. The smartphone delivers flagship-level features in the under-₹20,000 category, a market segment where Motorola previously saw great success with its bestselling moto g85 5G.
The moto g96 5G stands out with a 144Hz 3D curved pOLED FHD+ display, protected by IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass 5 — a first for the g-series. It is also equipped with a 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera powered by moto AI, capable of 4K video recording across all lenses — another category-first. Powering the device is the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 processor, delivering flagship-grade performance with an AnTuTu benchmark of up to 650,000. Designed for modern consumers, the device is lightweight (178g), ultra-slim (7.93mm), and comes in four Pantone™-curated vegan leather finishes — Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue. It will be available in two variants: 8GB + 128GB at ₹17,999 and 8GB + 256GB at ₹19,999. Sales begin 16th July 2025 via Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores.
Feature Highlights:
Display: 6.67” 144Hz 3D curved pOLED with IP68 rating, 10-bit colour, 100% DCI-P3, Display Colour Boost
Camera: Segment-first 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C sensor with moto AI, 8MP ultra-wide + macro + depth sensor, and 32MP 4K front camera
Performance: Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 SoC (4nm), 8GB RAM (expandable up to 24GB with RAM Boost), up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Battery: 5500mAh with 33W TurboPower™ charging, up to 42 hours runtime
Sound: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, and Moto Spatial Sound
Software: Android 15 with Hello UI, Smart Connect 2.0, Moto Secure 3.0, and 3 years of security updates
Speaking on the launch, T.M. Narasimhan, Managing Director, Mobile Business Group – India, said: “With the moto g96 5G, we’re bringing premium smartphone experiences to a wider audience. This device disrupts the segment by offering a combination of cutting-edge design, AI-powered cameras, high refresh-rate display, and top-tier performance — all at an unbelievable price point.”
The moto g96 5G will be available from 16th July 2025, 12 PM, on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading offline retail outlets including Reliance Digital. Launch offers include benefits worth ₹10,000 for Jio users on a ₹449 prepaid plan, featuring cashback of ₹2,000 and partner coupons worth ₹8,000. With the launch of the moto g96 5G, Motorola continues its mission to democratize premium technology, positioning itself as a leading brand in India’s competitive 5G smartphone market.
