Motorola has officially launched the Moto G96 5G, a feature-packed mid-range smartphone that brings several flagship-level specs at an affordable price. The highlight features include a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate display and an advanced Sony LYTIA camera sensor, a first in this segment. The phone is designed to offer high-performance multimedia and photography capabilities, especially targeting budget-conscious tech enthusiasts.

🔍 Display & Design: 144Hz Smoothness on a Budget

The Moto G96 5G comes equipped with a 6.6-inch FHD+ pOLED display boasting a 144Hz refresh rate. This high refresh rate ensures buttery-smooth animations, making it ideal for gaming, streaming, and daily usage. The pOLED panel also offers vibrant colors and deeper contrasts, with a punch-hole cutout in the center and ultra-slim bezels, giving it a premium look and feel.

📸 Imaging Excellence with Sony LYTIA Sensor

On the rear, the Moto G96 5G features a 50MP Sony LYTIA sensor, renowned for its superior low-light performance and clarity. The main sensor is paired with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there's a 16MP selfie camera. Motorola aims to raise the photography game in the mid-range category with this advanced imaging setup, promising detailed, color-rich, and balanced shots in varied lighting conditions.

⚙️ Performance & Hardware: Snapdragon-Powered Speed

Under the hood, the Moto G96 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, combined with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable via microSD. It runs on Android 14 out of the box, with Motorola’s clean MyUX interface. The Snapdragon 695 offers 5G support, improved graphics, and optimized power efficiency for day-to-day and moderate gaming usage.

🔋 Battery Life & Charging: All-Day Power

The device houses a 5,000mAh battery, supported by 33W TurboPower fast charging. Motorola claims a full day of usage on a single charge even under heavy workloads. The fast charger is included in the box — a welcome move in a time when many brands skip this accessory.

🌐 Connectivity & Extras

Connectivity options include dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is also IP52 water-repellent rated, offering basic splash resistance.

🏷️ Price & Availability

The Moto G96 5G is priced starting at ₹17,999 for the base 8GB/128GB variant. It will be available in two color options — Glacier Blue and Ink Black — and goes on sale via Flipkart and Motorola’s official website from July 15.