NEW DELHI, August 17, 2026, 04:41 IST — Motorola has launched its Moto G Max in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery. The phone is priced at ₹27,999.
- Moto G Max comes with a price tag of ₹27,999 for the version that has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.
- The silicon-carbon battery has a 7,000mAh capacity and is rated for 63 hours of use.
- Sales in India begin August 20, available online and in stores.
Motorola, owned by Lenovo Group (HKG:0992), launched the Moto G Max in India at ₹27,999. The phone has a 7,000mAh battery and ships with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Sales start August 20 on Flipkart, Motorola’s own site and major retail outlets.
Motorola is betting on battery life. The company claims up to 63 hours of use from the Max, which is almost three days in its own testing. Still, POCO has phones out now in stores with even bigger batteries and OLED displays, and they cost less.
This is a pretty simple call for buyers. Motorolas offer quicker memory, a wider camera, and tough build. Rivals go for bigger batteries, brighter screens, or longer updates.
| Moto G Max specification | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| India list price | ₹27,999, with ₹1,000 off for eligible launch buyers |
| Memory and storage | 6GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD, 120Hz refresh, 1,050 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip |
| Battery | 7,000mAh silicon-carbon cell, claimed for up to 63 hours use |
| Cameras | 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 main, 8MP ultrawide, 32MP front |
| Protection | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Software | Android 16 on board, with two Android OS updates and three years of security updates promised |
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is behind the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, which powers the Motorola. The device comes with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Those are both newer specs expected to improve load times, but no third-party benchmarks were available when this was published.
The device sports a 6.72-inch LCD running at 120Hz, with peak brightness going up to 1,050 nits. Gorilla Glass 7i from Corning (NYSE:GLW) covers the display. The IP64 rating means it’s resistant to dust and splashes, but submersion will break it.
| Moto G Max | ₹27,999 with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage | 6.72-inch LCD, 120Hz, up to 1,050 nits | 7,000mAh battery, 30W claimed charging | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCO M8 Power | ₹24,999, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage | 6.99-inch OLED, 120Hz, peak 1,800 nits | 8,000mAh battery, 45W charging | IP65 |
| Moto G96 | ₹17,999 at launch, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage | 6.67-inch pOLED, 144Hz, 1,600 nits peak | 5,500mAh battery, 33W charging | IP68 |
POCO, under Xiaomi (HKG:1810), set the M8 Power price ₹3,000 lower than the Max at launch. The M8 Power comes with an 8,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and a 120Hz OLED. Max has LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. POCO is using LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2.
| Model | Rear cameras | Front camera | OS at launch | Promised support | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto G Max | 50MP main plus 8MP ultrawide | 32MP | Android 16 | Two major Android updates, three years of security patches | 213g |
| POCO M8 Power | 50MP main, secondary sensor on back | 8MP | Android 16 | Four Android version updates, six years of security | 225g |
| Moto G96 | 50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultrawide | 32MP | Android 15 | One Android update, security updates for three years | 178g |
The phone comes with Sony Group’s (TYO:6758) 50MP LYTIA 600 sensor. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Smart Connect are all here.
Motorola India chief T.M. Narasimhan said, “a smartphone is no longer just a device.” Motorola’s new Max phone tries to match that pitch, shipping in three Pantone shades: Stargazer, Alaskan Blue, and Malaga. Indian Express launch report
| Model | List price | Battery capacity | Price per 1,000mAh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto G Max | ₹27,999 | 7,000mAh | About ₹4,000 |
| POCO M8 Power | ₹24,999 | 8,000mAh | About ₹3,125 |
| Moto G96 | ₹17,999 launch price | 5,500mAh | About ₹3,273 |
Motorola’s G96 shows the trade-off in this range. The company launched the G96 at ₹10,000 less, but it still packs a 144Hz pOLED display, has IP68 rating, and weighs in at 178 grams. Specs are solid. The Max version adds a battery that’s 27% bigger and newer Android.
Risks: Higher battery capacity doesn’t guarantee the longest run time. The 63-hour claim from Motorola isn’t verified by outside tests. Early reviews mention both 30W and 33W charging; look at the actual charger in the box before buying.
The Max goes for faster storage, more camera choices and less weight, instead of the POCO’s bigger battery and OLED screen. For ₹27,999, these features matter more than battery capacity.
