Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)

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.

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

No NFC; Only one year of software updates

Stylus is sleeker, more functionality Good display Decent 4,000mAh battery

Middling cameras Few apps support stylus Slow battery charging

The Moto G Stylus 2021 builds on its predecessor in every way, offering the best stylus experience at a low price. While other budget phones beat it on price and battery, the G Stylus 2021 is a well-rounded handset with enough classy touches and good...

Comes with a stylus Refined design

Limited stylus interaction Incremental improvements

The Moto G Stylus (2021) offers a stylus for a lower price than any smartphone from Samsung, and that's likely a big draw for many who want that experience from their phone. Whether it's notably better than the 2019 Moto G Stylus remains to be seen.