Moto G Stylus
- SoC
- MediaTek Helio G88
- Display
- 6.8" 1080p IPS LCD, 90Hz
- RAM
- 6GB
- Storage
- 128GB, expandable by microSD
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Front camera
- 16MP
- Dimensions
- 170.2 x 75.9 x 9.5mm
- Colors
- Twilight Blue, Metallic Rose
- Weight
- 216g
- IP Rating
- IP52
- Price
- $300
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Even an affordable phone like the Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) needs protection against the drops, bumps, and scrapes of everyday life. This is especially true when you consider that the bigger they come, the harder they fall, and the Moto G Stylus has an expansive 6.8-inch screen and a larger body to go with it.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs. G Stylus 5G (2022): Does your stylus need an upgrade?
What sets the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) apart? Let's go over all the significant distinguishing factors.
There's no doubt that Motorola has been on a tear recently, releasing some truly impressive hardware, most notably the Moto Razr+. The company has also long been a player in the budget and mid-range Android markets, making some of the best cheap Android phones you can buy — and no phone stands out quite like the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023). This mid-range phone might be worth the upgrade due to its titular stylus, which delivers some awesome utility typically reserved for much more expensive hardware, not to mention the yearly updates. So, here's what you need to know when comparing the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) to the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022).
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In today’s world, finding a superb smartphone for under $250 is extremely difficult, but the 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G utterly shatters this stereotype. Sporting some remarkable features and offering excellent performance, the phone even features an active stylus, something you’d usually find only on high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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Motorola continues to offer a solid smartphone at a competitive price range with the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022). While it can’t quite compete with the S Pen features of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, it offers a lot for its midrange price tag. However, the lack of Gorilla Glass on the device means you’ll need to equip it with a great screen protector and even one of the best Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) cases.
This year's Moto G Stylus makes an almost official appearance in leaked marketing materials
The mid-ranger's availability could be limited to North America
Motorola's ambitions in the flagship smartphone segment may have diminished, but the company's mid-rangers are another story altogether. One of the best budget phones in the market, the Moto G Stylus, featuring a basic stylus and an affordable price tag, offers a cheaper alternative to Samsung's S Pen toting devices. A new leak of the 2023 iteration of the Moto G Stylus has now revealed a handful of additional images of the smartphone, supposedly part of the company's marketing materials, confirming some of the hardware aspects we previously learned about.
The next Moto G Stylus could get a major design refresh
This leak offers a first look at Motorola’s next stylus-toting phone
Motorola has diversified its product offering since going all-in on the stylus with the maiden debut of the Moto G Stylus line in 2020. It's an ambitious attempt to provide a cheap alternative to Samsung's now-defunct Galaxy Note series, now replaced by the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and its predecessors. Motorola's next-generation stylus-equipped phone has now appeared in a leak, revealing a render of the device with quite a refreshed design compared to previous models.
Both Samsung and Motorola have been making some pretty stellar mid-range phones for years now, and if you're looking to save a bit of cash on your next smartphone, you'd be remiss not to check out what each company is doing. For example, the Samsung Galaxy A53 brings some of Samsung's signature flagship features down to a more reasonable level. At the same time, the Moto G Stylus (2022) is a little more quirky, offering a stylus to go along with its relatively large size.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) tips and tricks
The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is more than meets the eye, particularly with this list of handy hacks for the mid-tier smartphone
The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is an impressive smartphone that packs a lot of features for a mid-tier device. When we reviewed the phone, we found it to be a solid competitor for the Google Pixel 5a and the Samsung A53 5G thanks to its 120Hz display, big battery, and solid build. Additionally, the device comes with a well-balanced, albeit Palm Pilot-esque, stylus and a bunch of nifty features to take notes, create art, and enjoy a stylus-enabled smartphone experience.
The Moto G Stylus 5G can be yours this Cyber Monday for just $300
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You don't need to buy a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold 4 if you want a phone with an S Pen stylus. Motorola has an excellent offering in the form of the Moto G Stylus 5G for people on a budget. This budget-oriented phone provides incredible value for money and has enough horsepower to handle your regular usage. And thanks to the stylus, you can let your artistic juices flow in full glory.
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The Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power are 28% off during this dazzling Black Friday sale
Both phones were good at launch, but they’re even better at almost 30% off
Motorola has been one of the biggest benefactors in the smartphone world since LG's withdrawal. Slowly but surely, they’ve climbed up the market share to become the third-largest OEM in the US. However, unlike Samsung and Apple, Motorola has achieved this feat by doubling down on competent budget devices rather than flagship phones.
Make a point to check out the Moto G Stylus 5G at AT&T, arriving July 15
The carrier is offering the $500 mid-ranger for as low as $2 a month with credits
Motorola may not be the first name you think of when it comes to smartphones with a stylus, but the company with the third-largest US market share has released a few mid-range devices with a stylus in recent years. This year brought us the latest version of the Moto G Stylus 5G, a solid value at $500 thanks to some balanced hardware, sufficient storage, and a large battery. We've already seen carriers like Verizon welcome it to their stables, and now it's time for this stylus-equipped Moto to join AT&T's lineup.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) review: Still a budget phone at heart
For the price, this stylus-equipped smartphone offers a lot, but it falls short of being a good value
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Mid-tier phones are notorious for missing out on some key features that average users love. The Moto G Stylus 5G, however, doesn’t sacrifice much to hit its accessible price point. It feels sturdy enough, looks great, and performs admirably, even under the most strenuous of circumstances. It isn’t perfect, but for $500 it’s one of the more competitive devices in its price range.
Verizon starts selling the Moto G Stylus 5G, a mid-range Motorola phone you might actually want to buy
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Motorola makes a lot of phones — a lot of phones. And while not all of them manage to knock our socks off, there are always a few impressive units that combine style, utility, and an affordable price. The Moto G Stylus 5G is just one of those devices, and starting today, you can grab one of the best budget Android phones around through Verizon for just a few hundred bucks.
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When we're thinking about smartphones with proper styluses, Samsung's obviously the first company we think of — previously with the standalone Note line, and most recently with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But it's far from the only company making stylus-equipped phones these days, especially when we start widening the scope to include capacitive stylus options. While LG's not around anymore, Motorola has found a bit of success with its Moto G Stylus lineup, and today we're checking out some leaked pics of an upcoming 5G model.
Moto G Stylus (2022) review: Motorola's true flagship
Motorola's most important phone needs some work
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Motorola is no stranger to making budget-friendly phablets with a stylus—the new Moto G Stylus is the company’s third such phone in recent years, and this seems like another competent entry in that nearly nonexistent category. This model has some nice-to-have features that are usually skipped in flagships, like a microSD slot and a headphone jack, as well as increasingly common features in the budget segment, like a fingerprint reader and a 90Hz display.
Motorola has been on a roll lately, having slipped seamlessly into LG's mid-range niche to sell more phones in the US than ever before. The company's current lineup has some very cheap phones and a few almost-flagship devices, and now it's filling out the middle with the new Moto G Stylus. Of course, it's still got the built-in stylus, but you no longer have to sacrifice battery capacity for it, and the camera module has been upgraded to a 50MP sensor. That's not bad for $300.
See the Moto G Stylus 2022 from all angles in latest renders
Behold the Samsung Galaxy Note alternative in a stunning new color
The Moto G Stylus 2022 is expected to launch pretty soon, but there’s hardly any detail not uncovered already — if recent leaks are anything to go by. We’ve seen renders showing off the device before, but the latest gives us a more detailed look at the phone.
Latest Moto G Stylus 2022 report suggests Motorola has not learned its lesson about Android updates
Talk about outdated
We were first introduced to the Moto G Stylus in 2020 as part of Motorola's refreshed mid-range lineup. While it's otherwise a fairly forgettable budget phone, the inclusion of a stylus — along with excellent battery life and near-stock Android — made for a very compelling package compared to similar devices in the US. Unsurprisingly, a new model is on the way for 2022, with some new leaked specs and software info providing some exciting — and disappointing — facts about the company's successor.
Moto G Stylus 2022 renders tease a first look at this next-gen pen-equipped budget phone
One shiny chonker
The Moto G line has a legendary history. The original model was first introduced in 2013 (has it been eight years?) and redefined the concept of what a budget phone can do. It wasn't long before Motorola decided to diversify things, with phones like the Moto G Stylus and the Moto G Power. The former is one of the more interesting devices in Motorola's lineup, and has drawn natural comparisons to Samsung's ill-fated Note series. The next generation of the G Stylus is due in the new year, and now we're getting an early peek at what it could look like thanks to some fresh CAD renders.
This Moto Razr deal saves you enough to buy a second phone for when you break it
Plus savings on more conventional Motorola devices, too
Although most of our attention might be on Google, Samsung, and OnePlus these days, Motorola still makes a ton of great phones to choose from across a variety of price points. Whether you're looking for a flagship gadget or a secondary device on a budget, there's a little something for everyone in the company's lineup. Motorola is currently having a sitewide sale in celebration of the anniversary of the original Moto Razr, making it a perfect time to finally pick up its foldable successor.