Motorola’s upcoming Moto G96 just broke cover in a big way. Leaked renders and details hint at a slick design, solid specs, and a price that could shake up the mid-range market.
It hasn’t officially launched yet, but we’ve got a pretty clear picture of what to expect—literally and technically. From powerful internals to punchy design choices, the G96 might be Motorola’s quiet statement for 2025.
Curved pOLED Display and Snapdragon Brains
A 6.67-inch curved pOLED display with a buttery 144Hz refresh rate? That’s not something you usually find in phones under ₹25,000.
The Moto G96 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious models in Motorola’s G-series yet. According to the latest leaks, it’ll be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset—an efficient and capable mid-tier performer launched to sit just below the flagship 7+ series.
And yes, it’s curved. That sleek contour isn’t just for flagship vibes—it also makes the phone look a lot more premium than its segment would suggest.
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The curved pOLED screen also promises deeper blacks, better contrast, and that silky 144Hz scroll that many users now demand.
Memory, Storage, and Power: It’s All There
Here’s where Motorola clearly didn’t hold back. The Moto G96 is expected to pack:
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12GB of RAM, matching even some high-end phones.
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256GB of internal storage—enough for apps, games, and thousands of photos.
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A 5,500 mAh battery, which should easily last a full day (or more).
That battery size might sound ordinary on paper, but pair it with the efficiency of the 7s Gen 2 chip and things start to look very practical.
There’s no word yet on charging speeds, but expectations are hovering around 33W or 50W based on past Moto trends.
And just one more thing: microSD support hasn’t been confirmed. Fingers crossed for expandable storage.
Cameras That Aim to Impress (Especially the Selfie One)
Now let’s talk cameras. This is where Motorola might actually surprise folks.
The main shooter on the Moto G96 is a 50MP sensor—the Sony Lytia LYT-700C, to be precise. This isn’t your average bargain-bin part. It’s a legitimate piece of Sony hardware, suggesting decent low-light performance and balanced HDR.
Next to it? An 8MP macro camera. It’s not mind-blowing, but these secondary lenses rarely are.
The front camera, though, might just be the star of the show.
At 32MP, it’s clearly designed for sharp selfies, decent vlogging, and crisp video calls. That’s a spec usually reserved for pricier handsets.
Here’s how the G96 camera setup stacks up:
| Camera | Sensor | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Main Rear | Sony Lytia LYT-700C | 50MP |
| Macro Rear | Unknown | 8MP |
| Front Selfie | Not specified (likely fixed focus) | 32MP |
It’s still unclear if there’s optical image stabilization (OIS), but at this price point, EIS would be a more realistic guess.
Four Colors, Fresh Names, and a Mid-Range Price Tag
Moto’s throwing some creative paint on this one. The G96 will come in:
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Cattleya Orchid
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Dresden Blue
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Greener Pastures
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Ashleigh Blue
Yes, those are the actual names. You’re not shopping for paint swatches—they’re just phone colors. But still, gotta hand it to Motorola’s branding team.
The design, judging by leaked renders, seems to follow the curved-edge look seen in premium phones from OnePlus and Vivo. Slim bezels, subtle camera bump, and a smooth rear finish.
The price? About ₹22,990 in India, which converts to roughly $270 USD.
For the kind of specs it offers, that pricing is aggressive.
One more thing—no confirmed release date yet. But if the leaks are heating up now, an official unveiling could be just weeks away.
What We Don’t Know Yet
Leaked specs paint a solid picture, but there are still blanks Motorola hasn’t filled in.
We don’t know the software version—though Android 14 is a safe bet. No official word on charging speeds, IP rating, or stereo speakers either. Plus, it’s still uncertain which markets outside India will get the Moto G96.
Motorola hasn’t commented yet. But that silence is standard. When phones leak this fully, official reveals often follow soon after.
And while the G96 may not be trying to break records, it sure seems ready to punch above its price tag.
