Motorola G96

Name: Motorola G96
Brand: Motorola

The Motorola G96 is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 5,500 mAh battery for multi-day use (2025).

2025 · Mid-range · Android 15

Overall

Performance

Display

Battery

B+

Camera

Charging

C+

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.67" · 161.9 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)

RAM8GB

Storage128GB | 256GB

Main Camera50 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,500 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓Smooth Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓6.67" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓5G capable for fast cellular data

⊗ Cons

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2025, July 09

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)

Upper-mid performance — fast and capable

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 710

Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

128GB | 256GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

6.67"

Resolution

1080×2400

Sharpness

395 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1600 nits (peak)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

📷 Camera

Main Camera

50 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

32 MP

Selfie Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,500 mAh

Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day

Type

5500 mAh

Charging

30W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

178g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

161.9 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Pantone (Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, Dresden Blue, Ashleigh Blue)

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Motorola G96 supports 5G connectivity.

No, the Motorola G96 does not have NFC.

No, the Motorola G96 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 30W (30W wired).

The Motorola G96 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

No, the Motorola G96 does not support a memory card.

The Motorola G96 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

No, the Motorola G96 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the Motorola G96 has stereo speakers.

The Motorola G96 ships with Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade.

The Motorola G96 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Motorola G96 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.

The Motorola G96 has 5.2, A2DP, LE.

Motorola G96

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