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Motorola G96 5G Launched with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and 50 Megapixel Sony Sensor

July 10, 2025

Motorola has officially launched the Moto G96 5G, featuring a 6.67-inch 144Hz 10-bit pOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. This article will discuss everything about the latest Motorola G96 5G, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Motorola G96 5G Overview:

Display and Build Quality

Talking about the display, the Moto G96 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 10-bit pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring ultra-smooth scrolling and fluid animations during gaming or daily tasks. It offers up to 1600 nits of peak brightness, making it easily viewable under bright lighting conditions, and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection against scratches and minor drops. Additionally, the display supports water touch technology, allowing it to remain responsive even when your fingers are wet.

In terms of build, the Moto G96 5G has a sleek vegan leather finish that not only feels premium in hand but also helps resist fingerprints and smudges during daily use. The device is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance, providing peace of mind against accidental splashes and brief submersions. Despite packing a large battery, it maintains a slim profile at 7.93mm thickness and weighs just 178.10g, ensuring comfortable handling for extended periods.

Performance and Memory

Powering the Moto G96 5G is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, built on a 4nm process to deliver a balance of efficiency and performance for daily tasks, multitasking, and gaming. Paired with an Adreno GPU, the device handles casual gaming and heavy apps with smooth animations, while Android 15-based Hello UI ensures a clean software experience with Motorola’s thoughtful optimizations. The phone also promises three years of security updates, providing peace of mind for long-term use.

Talking about the memory configuration, it comes with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, allowing seamless switching between apps, and the Storage options include 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, offering fast read and write speeds for app launches and media access. While there is no mention of microSD expansion, the available storage options should be sufficient for most users who store photos, videos, and apps locally.

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Camera and Battery

The Moto G96 5G comes with a dual rear camera setup, featured by a 50MP Sony Lytia 700C sensor with OIS and f/1.8 aperture for stable, detailed shots even in low light. It is paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens that also supports autofocus and macro vision, adding flexibility for capturing landscapes and close-up shots. On the front, the phone offers a 32MP selfie camera with support for 4K video recording. Motorola has also added Moto AI imaging features like AI Photo Enhancement to automatically fine-tune shots for better color and clarity.

The Moto G96 5G is backed by a 5,500mAh battery, designed to comfortably last a full day of use with heavy browsing, streaming, and gaming on the high-refresh-rate display. It supports 33W wired TurboPower charging, allowing users to quickly top up the device during short breaks.

Motorola G96 5G Specifications:

- Display: 6.67-inch (2400×1080 pixels) FHD+ 10-bit pOLED Display, HDR10+, 144Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, up to 1200 nits HBM / 1600 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Dimensions: 161.86×73.26×7.93mm
- Weight: 178g
- Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 4nm with Adreno 710 GPU
- RAM & Storage: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) storage
- Battery :5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging
- OS: Android 15 (3 OS + 4 Years SMR)
- Sim: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Rear Camera: 50MP rear camera with Sony LYT-700C sensor with f/1.88 aperture, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera, macro option, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera: 32MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture
- Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
- IP Rating: Dust and Splash resistant (IP68)
- Connectivity:5G SA/NSA (n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C
- Extras: USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos

Motorola G96 5G Availability and Price in Nepal

The Motorola G96 5G starts at INR 19,999 for the 8/256 variant and 8/128 costs INR 17,999. When it arrives in Nepal, expect pricing to start at NPR 30,000 for the 8/256 and 35,000 for the 8/256 variant.