Motorola Moto G96
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
161.86 × 73.26 × 7.9 mm · 178 g
The Motorola Moto G96 launched in India on 9 July 2025, went on sale on 16 July 2025 and costs ₹17,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 9 July 2025).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a 6.67-inch OLED 144Hz display, a 5,500 mAh battery with 33W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its 144Hz refresh rate is higher than 89% of the 63 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than 100% of the 31 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹17,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Display
- 6.67" OLED 144Hz
- Battery
- 5,500 mAh, 33W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Weight
- 178 g
- India launch
- 9 July 2025
- On sale in India
- 16 July 2025
Motorola Moto G96 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹17,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹19,999 | launch | — |
Motorola Moto G96 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.67 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Pixel density | Not confirmed |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | Not confirmed |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 30 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Yes |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 33W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 161.86 × 73.26 × 7.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 1 years |
| Security updates promised | 3 years |
| Near-stock Android | Not confirmed |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 78% |
| Camera | Camera: 45/100 | — | 100% |
| Video | Video: 76/100 | — | 90% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 70% |
| Battery | Battery: 53/100 | — | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 48/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 50% |
| Display | Display: 77/100 | — | 76% |
| Software support | Software support: 26/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 86/100 | — | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000
- Its 5,500 mAh battery is larger than only 16% of the 63 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Its 144Hz refresh rate is higher than 89% of the 63 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than 100% of the 31 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Its 1 years of OS upgrades is longer than only 0% of the 42 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
- Its 178 g weight is lighter than 100% of the 58 other phones priced ₹13,000–₹22,000 we track.
Alternatives to the Motorola Moto G96
Phones within 20% of its price, by overall score.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: India launch 9 Jul 2025 (ETV Bharat article date), sale 16 Jul 2025. Charging conflict: most listings 33W, press coverage 30W, press coverage 68W; 33W used. Update policy conflict: one listing 1 OS + 3 years security, another '3 years SMR'. Main 50MP Sony LYT-700C with OIS (size not stated). 3D-curved pOLED panel. Height/width not found.
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