Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)

Great battery life ; Handy stylus features ; Healthy performance

Only two years of security updates ; Not a significant upgrade over the 4G-only version

The Moto G Stylus 5G features a big 6.8-inch screen, generous 5,000mAh battery, a built-in stylus for all your doodles and notes, and 5G support on Verizon and T-Mobile (with AT&T 5G to follow soon). For $399, it’s a good phone with a limited audience.

Solid 5G connectivity ; Incredible battery life ; Intuitive stylus features

No NFC ; Meager software upgrade policy ; No IP rating

The Moto G Stylus 5G is everything the Moto G Stylus should have been. With snappy performance, 5G connectivity, and a top-notch stylus, it’s the standout in Motorola’s otherwise mediocre 2021 G-series lineup.

Useful stylus features ; Good battery life ; Capable processor/RAM combo

Only two years of security updates ; Poor ultrawide camera image quality ; Slow to receive OS updates

The 2021 Moto G Stylus is a well-rounded budget device that happens to include a stylus. With a large 6.8-inch screen, healthy 4,000mAh battery, and decent 48-megapixel main camera, it’s a great choice for stylus devotees looking for a cheaper Galaxy...

Excellent battery life ; My UX adds helpful stylus-specific tweaks ; Well-placed fingerprint sensor

Dim display with shadows around the edges ; Minimal hardware updates compared with previous generation ; Mediocre cameras

The Moto G Stylus may woo those who want an S Pen–like experience for less than the cost of a Galaxy phone, but it falls short in almost every respect.

Big and vibrant display Decent speakers Photos and videos are nice and crisp Solid performance and battery life Intuitive and convenient stylus integration

Microphone recording quality is just OK Magnetic charging connection is weak

If you're looking to buy a Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), make sure you're paying attention to the date on the sale page. If you head to the Motorola store on Amazon and it's still summertime 2024, you'll likely still find the 2023/2022 versions of the G...

Attractive, lightweight design ; Decent camera setup ; Ergonomic stylus ; Excellent battery life

Dated 60Hz display ; Rudimentary speakers ; No NFC ; Not the greatest value

5G support ; Decent display ; Headphone jack ; Ample storage ; Excellent battery life ; Almost stock Android

Too expensive ; Wrong chip ; Plastic build ; Middling cameras ; Mono speaker ; No NFC

Overpriced, underpowered, and still no NFC

Solid performance and upgrade specs; Convenient, ergonomic stylus; Good cameras

No NFC; Only one year of software updates

120Hz OLED display is great at this price Cameras are better than I expected Lovely software tweaks with Android 14 Very good performance from Snapdragon chip Nice hand taste with vegan leather back Great battery life with fast wired charging/wireless...

Improved stylus is still an afterthought Only one OS upgrade In-display fingerprint sensor is uncomfortably low Glance lock screen can be a nuisance

Motorola is great at making affordable phones with tons of value, but the new Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 is the most impressive mid-range phone I've ever tested from the company. With flagship characteristics like a 120Hz OLED display, wireless charging, a...

Stylish and soft vegan leather in fun colors Decent camera Pretty good performance Dolby Atmos support for better entertainment Stylus for notes, drawing etc. 3.5mm headphone jack

Camera bump makes the phone rock a bit Only gets three years of OS updates Charging feels slower than it should

There are an awful lot of options for affordable smartphones out there. But I think Motorola has done a really good job here at separating itself apart from the competition in most cases. For $399 the Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 is a very good setup. That...