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Motorola's moto g96 5G launching in India on July 9: Expected specs, more
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the company confirmed that the smartphone will be available in Pantone-validated colours like Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue.
Motorola moto g96: What to expect
Motorola has confirmed that the moto g96 smartphone will come with a 3D curved pOLED display, which will be the first in the segment. It will be a 6.67-inch panel with support for 144Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits brightness. For durability, the smartphone will feature Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an IP68 rating for resistance against dust and water.
According to a report by Fonearena, the moto g96 smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone will likely sport a dual rear camera system encompassing a 50MP Sony LYT-700C primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). The main camera will likely be accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP front-facing camera for video calls, selfies and more.
The smartphone is expected to pack a 5,500mAh battery and support 68W wired charging. Motorola's moto g96 5G will likely boot Android 15 out of the box and could pack a few artificial intelligence-powered features for image editing and more.
Motorola moto g96: Expected specifications
Display: 6.67-inch pOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 1600nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM: up to 12GB
Storage: up to 256GB
Rear camera: 50MP primary (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide
Front camera: 32MP
Battery: 5500mAh
Charging: 68W wired
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