Motorola is expanding its Moto G-series lineup in India with the official unveiling of the Moto G96 5G. Slated for launch on July 9, 2025, at 12 PM IST, the Moto G96 is positioned as a feature-rich, lower mid-range device. The company confirmed the launch via its official X handle and a dedicated Flipkart microsite, revealing the smartphone’s key specifications and design.

The G96 is notable for introducing a new sub-tier in the Moto G series, as there has been no Moto G90-series phone so far. It’s expected to launch alongside the Moto G86, which has already debuted in global markets.

Launch Date, Design and Display

The Moto G96 will launch exclusively via Flipkart on July 9 at 12 PM IST. In terms of design, the phone bears a strong resemblance to the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, with a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup on the left and a centrally aligned punch-hole display.

Motorola has showcased the G96 in four vibrant colour variants: Pantone 646 C Blue, Cyan Blue, Magenta, and Green. The phone also boasts IP68-rated dust and water resistance and a standout feature called Water Touch, allowing users to operate the screen with wet fingers.

On the front, the Moto G96 sports a 6.67-inch 3D curved pOLED display with the following features:

144Hz refresh rate

10-bit colour depth

Color Boost technology

1600 nits peak brightness

SGS Eye Protection certification

Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection

Performance and Chipset

Under the hood, the Moto G96 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, built on an advanced 4nm process. The CPU is split between:

4 Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz

4 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 1.9GHz

This setup promises a responsive and power-efficient user experience, suitable for both everyday tasks and gaming.

Camera Capabilities

Motorola equips the Moto G96 with a 50MP Sony Lytia 700C primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). This is enhanced by Motorola’s own AI camera features, which are expected to improve scene recognition, low-light photography, and portrait processing.

Expected additional camera features include:

8MP ultra-wide-angle camera

32MP front-facing camera for detailed selfies and video calls

Battery, Storage, and Software

While Motorola has yet to confirm all the specs, leaks suggest the following:

5,500mAh battery

Support for fast charging (exact wattage TBD)

Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, expandable via microSD card

Likely to run Android 15-based Hello UI, with a clean and near-stock interface

What About the Moto G86?

While the Moto G96 takes the spotlight, the Moto G86 could also launch alongside it. Globally, the G86 features the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset (up to 2.5GHz). The device has already appeared on India’s BIS certification site, suggesting an imminent local launch.

Expected Pricing and Market Positioning

Although Motorola has not revealed pricing, the Moto G85 launched in India in 2024 starting at ₹17,999. The Moto G96, with its upgraded hardware and flagship-like features, is expected to be priced slightly higher—likely between ₹20,000 to ₹25,000.

Conclusion

The Moto G96 5G shapes up to be a compelling lower mid-range smartphone packed with premium features like a 144Hz curved pOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, Sony OIS camera, and IP68 durability. With its elegant design and performance focus, Motorola aims to raise the bar in the G-series portfolio. The official launch is set for July 9 at 12 PM IST via Flipkart, and the G96 could be joined by the Moto G86 in what promises to be a strong product showcase.

Stay tuned for full coverage, hands-on impressions, and detailed pricing after launch.