moto g max launched in India at Rs. 27,999 with 6.72-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC, 7000mAh battery

Motorola has launched its latest smartphone in the ‘g series’, the moto g max in India, following its earlier announcement. The smartphone focuses on battery capacity, display performance, durability, and updated hardware.

The device features a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, a 50MP Sony LYTIA camera sensor, and comes with Android 16 pre-installed.

Design and Build Durability

The moto g max brings a satin-textured finish to the G-series lineup, designed to minimize the appearance of fingerprints and smudges. It is available in three Pantone-curated colors: Stargazer, Alaskan Blue, and Malaga.

Motorola has also incorporated multiple durability features into the device:

• Glass Protection: The front panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for improved resistance against scratches and accidental drops.
• Environmental Resistance: The phone carries an SGS-certified IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
• Structural Durability: It complies with MIL-STD-810H standards for resistance to shocks and vibrations.

Display and Audio

The smartphone sports a 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,050 nits of peak brightness in High Brightness Mode. Motorola’s “Water Touch” technology enables the capacitive touch panel to remain responsive even when the display or user’s hands are wet.

For audio, the moto g max comes with stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos tuning, Hi-Res Audio support, and dual microphones. It also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Camera Specifications

The rear camera setup is led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor and is supported by a range of imaging and AI-based features.

• Primary Camera: 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with Quad Pixel technology for improved low-light photography.
• Secondary Camera: 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
• Front Camera: 32MP selfie camera with Quad Pixel technology.
• Hardware and Sensor Features: A 2-in-1 ambient light sensor assists with exposure calibration and autofocus.
• Software Integration: Google Photos AI tools are integrated into the camera experience, including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Reimagine, Auto Frame, and Portrait Light adjustment.

Performance and Hardware

The moto g max is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor, based on a 4nm manufacturing process. The chipset is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

• Memory and Storage: LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
• Virtual RAM: Motorola’s RAM Boost feature can use available internal storage as virtual memory to support multitasking.

Battery and Charging

One of the key highlights of the moto g max is its 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. The silicon-carbon battery technology enables higher energy density while maintaining the phone’s form factor.

• Charging Speed: The battery supports 33W wired charging through Motorola’s TurboPower technology.
• Longevity: The battery is rated to retain its standard operating capacity for up to 1,000 charge cycles.

Software, Security, and Updates

The moto g max runs Android 16 out of the box and includes Google Gemini assistant features, along with Motorola’s Moto Secure and ThinkShield mobile security suites. Biometric security is provided through a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition.

Motorola has committed to providing:

• 2 major Android OS version upgrades
• 3 years of regular security updates

moto g max specifications

Pricing and availability

The moto g max is priced at Rs. 27,999 for the single 6GB + 128GB variant. It will be available from August 20 through Flipkart, motorola.in, and offline stores.

Launch offers

• Rs. 1,000 instant discount with Axis Bank or ICICI Bank cards
• Additional Rs. 1,000 discount on exchange