Moto G Stylus 2026
Samsung's S Pen on a budget
The Moto G Sylus 2026 finally gets an active stylus which means it now supports tilt detection and pressure sensitivity in supported apps. This gives it S Pen like powers but in a phone that costs less than half of Samsung's flagship.
Pros
- Stylus similar to Samsung's S Pen
- Ships with Android 16
- Slightly bigger battery
- Display has much higher peak brightness
- Expandable memory via microSD card slot
- IP69 rating for the best waterproofing
Cons
- Only two years of OS updates
- $100 more than the 2025 model
- Largely similar specs as its predecessor
Moto G Stylus 2025
Good value
The Moto G Stylus 2025 has most of the specs of the new 2026 model and with a lower price, it's suddenly even better value than before. It's still a good choice if you need a stylus smartphone under $400 with solid all-round performance.
Pros
- Vibrant, colorful design
- Bright and sharp OLED display
- Some fun and useful AI features
- Good camera quality in ideal lighting
- Impressive battery life and fast charging
Cons
- Awkward fingerprint sensor placement
- Improved software update promise still falls behind
- Camera could use some tweaks in lowlight and 4K recording
