If you are looking for a balanced smartphone that has almost everything, then the Motorola G96 can be a solid option for you.
It will cost you between INR 18,000 and INR 20,000 starting with the 8 GB and 128 GB options.
But what actually makes it a great option at this price point? Well, let us talk about that, starting with the design.
Design and Display of Motorola G96 5G
The smartphone packs Motorola’s signature look that you will see in almost all of their smartphones. Despite their keeping a similar look to all their phones, the design to date has no problems and looks very appealing. Phone comes in 4 colors (green, 2 blues, and pink), and it has a very thin design with a light weight of just 178 grams.
In the back you get vegan leather and the fingerprintscanner is in the display only. Also, you get IP68 protection, something that is missing in even the phones coming at double its price. There is Smart Water Touch 2.0 if you want to use your phone in wet conditions.
For the display part, you get a curved pOLED display at the 144 Hz refresh rate and the protection of Gorilla Glass 5. The Dolby Atmos further complements the entertainment experience on the display.
Camera in Motorola G96 5G
Another highlight that makes this smartphone a perfect and balanced option is its camera. You get a 50 MP back camera with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide camera that also switches to a macro lens. In the video department, you can shoot up to 4k @30 FPS from the back camera as well as the front camera, which is 32 MP.
The AI features for the photos, like increasing zoom clarity, smile capture, photo enhancements, and magic erasers, further make this smartphone a camera-packed device.
Performance, Software, and Battery in Motorola G96 5G
Now coming to the performance experience of the phone, you get Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which packs an Antutu score of more than 6 lacs. If you want to go higher on the storage than the usual 128 GB, you can opt for the 256 GB storage option; however, the RAM option is only 8 GB.
If you are a gamer, you get 60 fps support in BGMI and COD, plus the physical gyro sensor is present for the gyro gamers. For the software part, you get Android 15 and a clean Android experience out of the box. The brand is clear about their updates, which are just 1 OS upgrade and 3 years of software updates, which might be low but at least they have clearly quoted that.
For advanced users, you have Motorola Smart Connect, where you can mirror your phone on your laptop. And the battery is 5500 mAh, charging with 33 W; the charger comes in the box.
A great overall option
Motorola G96 5G is really a great overall option for users who are looking for a balanced option in the price range of INR 20,000. Camera, software, display, performance, and design—everything is just really nice and balanced in the phone, making it a great option for users.
