Moto G96 5G Debuts in India With Curved Display, Sony Camera and IP68 Rating Under Rs 20K

Motorola has officially launched the Moto G96 5G in India, positioning it as a feature-rich mid-range smartphone with premium design cues and segment-first specifications. Priced from Rs 17,999, the device aims to disrupt the sub-Rs 20,000 category with a curved OLED display, Sony optics, and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Key Highlights From the Launch

- Features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 3D curved pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection  
- Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage  
- Dual rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide + macro lens  
- 32MP front camera supports 4K video recording and AI imaging tools like photo enhancement and unblur  
- Backed by a 5500mAh battery with 33W TurboPower fast charging  
- Runs Android 15 with Hello UI; promises 1 OS upgrade and 3 years of security updates  
- IP68-rated for dust and water resistance; vegan leather finish in four Pantone-curated colours  
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, in-display fingerprint scanner, and Water Touch 2.0 support  

Availability and Pricing

- Available in Ashleigh Blue, Dresden Blue, Cattleya Orchid, and Greener Pastures  
- Priced at Rs 17,999 for 8GB+128GB and Rs 19,999 for 8GB+256GB  
- Sales begin July 16 via Flipkart, Motorola.in, and offline retail outlets  

Sources: India TV News, News18 Tech, Digit, FoneArena, The Mobile Indian, Beebom, Gadgets360, Gizmochina, Motorola India, Times Now Tech, MSN India, The Hindu Business Line