Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)

Very good battery life ; Capable performance ; Likable stylus features ; NFC for mobile payments ; Headphone jack!

Bloatware up the wazoo ; Laggy camera ; Boooo bloatware

The G Stylus 5G is nice when you remove the bloatware, but I’ll probably tell most people looking for a budget phone (Mom included) to just get a discounted Google Pixel 6A and save the hassle.

Includes stylus ; Big, bright display ; Solid performance ; Good battery life

Only a 10W charger in the box ; Mediocre cameras ; Limited OS upgrades

Motorola's 2023 Moto G Stylus 5G, a rare phone with a pen-like stylus, delivers a pleasing screen, commendable battery life, and good-enough performance at a reasonable price.

Good performance on the Moto G Stylus 5G. Solid screens, nice speakers, and two-day battery life. Three years of security updates. Includes headphone jack, microSD card slot, and charging adapters.

Cameras are just OK. Cheaper Moto can be sluggish and has no 5G nor NFC for contactless payments. Only one OS update. Lackluster water resistance.

Ultimately, you're getting a lot for how little you're paying for the newest Moto G Stylus. We're seeing an influx of well-rounded, more-than-enough smartphones in this sub-$500 price range that I can easily recommend three to four picks that were...

Fast 120Hz display Included stylus with tight software integration Great battery life

No wireless charging Screen is a bit too dim for outdoor use Lacks latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is quite the all-rounder, particularly for a midrange phone at its price point. 5G connectivity, an included stylus, and solid internals aren't the most eye-catching features, but they combine to make this a great value...

Lovely design Great primary camera 120Hz display looks and feels great Performance feels almost flagship-level All-day battery life 20W charging is a step up Very loud stereo speakers The built-in stylus is nice to have

-The ultrawide camera is lacking Selfie camera leaves a lot to be desired Stylus is pretty basic Software support sucks No IP rating

Motorola has done it again, bringing us a phone that is both affordable and performs much better than we'd expect. Thanks to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) feels fast, fluid, and fun, handling apps and games almost like it was a...

Nice display Really good speakers for the price Very pretty design Decent camera Great battery life

Only 64GB of storage Performance isn't good

The Moto G stylus is a good phone in general, but it’s great for the price.

Premium-looking design Respectable cameras Decent performance Great audio Built-in stylus Fun, useful gestures

-No 5G connectivity No NFC for mobile payments Gaming performance is weak Low-resolution display Only one OS upgrade

The Moto G Stylus (2023) is a surprisingly decent phone, despite the underpowered chipset and lack of 5G connectivity. If you need a phone that will just get you the basics, this is the one for you. The built-in stylus also has its uses, despite being...

Yes, you could just live with Android 13 (or Android 14 when it’s made available) for an indefinite period of time, but the more pressing matter are those security updates. Three years isn’t a whole lot, so once that’s up, you may be opening yourself...