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Motorola has launched the Moto G96 in India, aiming to make a mark in the competitive mid-range smartphone segment. According to the company, the Moto G96 features a class-leading display and camera, complemented by a powerful Snapdragon processor that delivers a performance boost.The Moto G96 5G comes in two variants:– 8GB RAM + 128GB storage priced at ₹17,999– 8GB RAM + 256GB storage priced at ₹19,999It will be offered in four PANTONE-certified colour options — Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue.The smartphone will go on sale in India from 12 PM on July 16, and will be available through the Motorola e-store, Flipkart, and select retail outlets, including Reliance Digital.The Moto G96 5G features a 6.67-inch pOLED 3D curved FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, and Water Touch 2.0 technology, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For audio, the device offers stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Moto Spatial Sound support. Running on Android 15, the Moto G96 5G sports a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary lens, along with a 32MP front camera. It houses a 5500mAh battery with support for 33W TurboPower fast charging.
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