Moto G96 5G 256GB
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 -
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad Core + 1.95 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.67 inches (16.94 cm); P-OLED (Curved Display) -
1080x2400 px (FHD+) -
144 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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32 MP -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5500 mAh -
33W Turbo Power Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Moto G96 5G 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Moto G96 boasts a sleek and lightweight design, along with a 144Hz display that offers a smooth experience. The primary camera is tuned to provide good photos, and the battery can last a full day. However, the phone`s performance lags behind competition, and the software support feels limited.
Pros
- Sleek and lighweight design
- Beautiful 144Hz curved display
- Decent primary camera
- Reliable battery endurance
Cons
- Limited Android upgrades
- Performance could`ve been better
Slim, sturdy and water-resistant build
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The Moto G96 takes a page from the Moto Edge 60 series' notebook and boasts a vegan leather rear panel, which is slightly curved at the edges and is smooth to touch. We received the review unit in the Greener Pastures colour variant, and the Moto G96 is also available in Cattleya Orchid, Ashleigh Blue, and Dresden Blue colours. The back of the phone features an elevated camera island, which includes dual vertically aligned cameras, an LED flashlight, and the sensor name of the main camera. Then there's Motorola's "M" logo right in the centre.
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Smooth and vibrant curved display
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While most high-end and flagship smartphones have ditched curved displays in favour of flat panels, the Moto G96 continues to boast a 6.67-inch curved pOLED display. This panel comes with full HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate support. The high brightness and peak brightness figures are 1,200 nits and 1,600 nits, respectively.
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Detailed and ready to share camera outputs
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The Moto G96 sports dual rear cameras consisting of a 50MP 1/1.56" SONY LYTIA 700C OIS-enabled main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera with a 118-degree field of view. The ultrawide lens also doubles up as a macro camera for snapping close-up pictures. With a good amount of lighting, the device can provide some decent macro shots for the price. The shots are detailed and have a certain amount of texture, resulting in usable pictures for sharing on social media.
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Not so great real-world performance
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The Moto G96 boasts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which is the same chipset we recently saw on the Moto Edge 60 Stylus and last year's Moto Edge 50 Fusion. The processor carries a high clock speed of 2.4GHz and packs the Adreno 710 GPU. It is manufactured using Samsung's 4nm process technology. Our review unit of the Moto G96 packed 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, while the phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB storage variant. While the storage is non-expandable, the Moto G96 comes with UFS 2.2 storage speeds and LPDDR4X RAM type.
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Clean and functional software but with limited OS support
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To describe the software of the Moto G96, it is functional, customisable, and quite clean. The handset runs on Android 15-based Hello UI skin with a promise of just one OS upgrade, which is a bummer considering many phones under the Rs 20,000 mark promise at least two Android upgrades. While I didn't encounter any unnecessary marketing notifications or ads during my usage, the G96 comes pre-loaded with several third-party applications, namely Glance lockscreen, Facebook, LinkedIn, Adobe Scan, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity.
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Battery that lasts long and tops up quickly
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The Moto G96 gets a 5,500mAh battery, which is higher than the Samsung Galaxy M36, but lower than the Realme Narzo 80 Pro's. Similarly, phones like OPPO K13 and Realme P3, which also sell under Rs 20,000, get 6,000mAh and higher capacities. However, considering how Moto managed to make the G96 sleek and lightweight, the 5,500mAh is not a deal breaker. As for actual endurance, the phone lasted 10 hours and 53 minutes in our PCMark lab test, almost two hours more than the Samsung Galaxy M36.
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Verdict
The Moto G96 boasts a sleek and lightweight design, along with a 144Hz display that offers a smooth experience. The primary camera is tuned to provide good photos, and the battery can last a full day. However, the phone`s performance lags behind competition, and the software support feels limited.
- Sleek and lighweight design
- Beautiful 144Hz curved display
- Decent primary camera
- Reliable battery endurance
Pros
- Limited Android upgrades
- Performance could`ve been better
Cons
The Moto G96 takes a page from the Moto Edge 60 series' notebook and boasts a vegan leather rear panel, which is slightly curved at the edges and is smooth to touch. We received the review unit in the Greener Pastures colour variant, and the Moto G96 is also available in Cattleya Orchid, Ashleigh Blue, and Dresden Blue colours. The back of the phone features an elevated camera island, which includes dual vertically aligned cameras, an LED flashlight, and the sensor name of the main camera. Then there's Motorola's "M" logo right in the centre.
Read MoreWhile most high-end and flagship smartphones have ditched curved displays in favour of flat panels, the Moto G96 continues to boast a 6.67-inch curved pOLED display. This panel comes with full HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate support. The high brightness and peak brightness figures are 1,200 nits and 1,600 nits, respectively.
Read MoreThe Moto G96 sports dual rear cameras consisting of a 50MP 1/1.56" SONY LYTIA 700C OIS-enabled main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera with a 118-degree field of view. The ultrawide lens also doubles up as a macro camera for snapping close-up pictures. With a good amount of lighting, the device can provide some decent macro shots for the price. The shots are detailed and have a certain amount of texture, resulting in usable pictures for sharing on social media.
Read MoreThe Moto G96 boasts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which is the same chipset we recently saw on the Moto Edge 60 Stylus and last year's Moto Edge 50 Fusion. The processor carries a high clock speed of 2.4GHz and packs the Adreno 710 GPU. It is manufactured using Samsung's 4nm process technology. Our review unit of the Moto G96 packed 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, while the phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB storage variant. While the storage is non-expandable, the Moto G96 comes with UFS 2.2 storage speeds and LPDDR4X RAM type.
Read MoreTo describe the software of the Moto G96, it is functional, customisable, and quite clean. The handset runs on Android 15-based Hello UI skin with a promise of just one OS upgrade, which is a bummer considering many phones under the Rs 20,000 mark promise at least two Android upgrades. While I didn't encounter any unnecessary marketing notifications or ads during my usage, the G96 comes pre-loaded with several third-party applications, namely Glance lockscreen, Facebook, LinkedIn, Adobe Scan, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity.
Read MoreThe Moto G96 gets a 5,500mAh battery, which is higher than the Samsung Galaxy M36, but lower than the Realme Narzo 80 Pro's. Similarly, phones like OPPO K13 and Realme P3, which also sell under Rs 20,000, get 6,000mAh and higher capacities. However, considering how Moto managed to make the G96 sleek and lightweight, the 5,500mAh is not a deal breaker. As for actual endurance, the phone lasted 10 hours and 53 minutes in our PCMark lab test, almost two hours more than the Samsung Galaxy M36.
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Moto G96 5G 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | July 9, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 1 Year |
| Security Updates | 3 Year |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435 | |||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 | |||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||
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Gaming Test Results
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | P-OLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.58 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.77 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 161.86 mm |
| Width | 73.26 mm |
| Thickness | 7.93 mm |
| Weight | 178.10 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Premium Vegan Leather |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Quad Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Custom Watermark Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps HD @240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Slow Motion Audio Zoom |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5500 mAh | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 33W Turbo Power Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Moto G96 5G 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.67", 1080 x 2400 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
Moto G96 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Moto G96 5G (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹17,989 |
| Moto G96 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹20,849 |
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