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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

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

No NFC; Only one year of software updates