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Motorola G96
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Motorola G96

Released: 2025, July 09Price: ₹ 18,128Status: Available. Released 2025, July 16

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Motorola
Model
Motorola G96
Released
2025, July 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, July 16
Price
₹ 18,128
OS
Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
Dimensions
161.9 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g (6.28 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1600 nits (peak)
Size
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm, 2, (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 710
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Dual
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Features
HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Charging
30W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

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

Other

Colors
Pantone (Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, Dresden Blue, Ashleigh Blue)
Announced
2025, July 09
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)

Motorola G96 Overview

About Motorola G96 Motorola G96 is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Motorola G96 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola G96 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola G96?

The Motorola G96 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola G96 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola G96 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola G96 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola G96 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola G96.

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