Moto G96 5G Goes on Sale Today, features 50MP Sony LYTIA Camera at just Rs.17,999

Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India’s leading AI smartphone brand, recently launched the moto g96 5G — The true successor to last year’s best-selling smartphone under Rs. 20,000, the moto g85 5G.

The Moto g96 5G brings flagship-level features, including a segment-best 144Hz 3D curved pOLED FHD+ display with IP68 underwater protection, a segment-best 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera powered by moto AI and 4K video recording from all lenses, and a segment-leading Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 processor with an AnTuTu score of up to 650K.

It also boasts a premium vegan leather design, is ultra-slim and lightweight, and comes in four Pantone-curated colours with a 5500mAh battery offering up to 42 hours of runtime.

The moto g96 5G features in-built 8GB RAM + 256GB of storage, and is available at an effective starting price of just Rs. 17,999 (8+128GB variant) The moto g96 5G features the segment’s first 144Hz 3D curved pOLED display with IP68 underwater protection.

Its 6.67″ FHD+ screen offers vivid, lifelike visuals with 10-bit color, Display Colour Boost, and 1600nits brightness for an immersive, adaptive viewing experience. Users can enjoy ultra-smooth scrolling and gameplay with a 144Hz refresh rate that adapts to save battery, paired with a 3D curved endless-edge design for an immersive entertainment experience.

Protected by ultra-durable IP68-rated water resistance and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, the screen resists scratches and everyday damage, while Smart Water Touch keeps the display responsive even with wet hands.

The device comes with segment’s best 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera with Optical Image Stabilization that reduces blur for sharper shots, even in low light. Powered by moto AI, the camera system introduces some intelligent AI features. Being the only smartphone capable of recording 4K video from all lenses, enabling ultra-high-resolution video capture from every angle.

The moto g96 5G features a versatile 8MP 3-in-1 rear camera–ultra-wide, macro, and depth–for everything from expansive shots to detailed close-ups. Up front, it offers the segment’s only 32MP selfie camera with 4K video support for sharp, well-lit selfies. It also integrates Google Photos’ AI tools like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Magic Editor for easy, pro-level photo editing.

Available in four trending Pantone-curated colours — Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue — each finish comes in a stylish vegan leather texture that is comfortable to grip and resists fingerprints.

The moto g96 5G will be available in two storage variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage — and will come in four stunning Pantone™-curated colours: Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue. Sales begin 16th July 2025 at 12 PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and at leading retail stores across India, including Reliance Digital.

Pricing: 8GB + 128GB: Rs. 17,999 8GB + 256GB: Rs. 19,999 Operator Offers: Total Benefits worth Rs. 10,000 from Reliance Jio (Applicable on pre-paid plan of: Rs. 449) * Cashback worth Rs. 2000 * Partner coupons worth Rs. 8000