Motorola
Moto G Stylus 2026
All about the pen
The Moto G Stylus 2026 features modest upgrades across the board, and notably uses the same processor as the last-generation model. The highlight is clearly the active stylus, which adds features like pressure sensitivity and tilt detection. Otherwise, the phone sports a 6.7-inch display, IP69 protection, and a 50MP main camera.
Pros
- Active stylus with pressure sensitivity and tilt detection
- IP69 durability rating; Water Touch display feature
- 5,000-nit display brightness
- 5,200mAh battery capacity with 68W wired fast charging
Cons
- Only two years of Android OS upgrades
- Lowly Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
- $100 more expensive than Moto G Stylus 2025
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
The best stylus phone
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a full-blown flagship that packs a stylus inside. It features a "Privacy Display" that uses a Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel to limit viewing angles with the press of a button. Powering the experience is a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and One UI 8.5 based on Android 16.
Pros
- Privacy Display is incredible at blocking unwanted viewing
- 60W wired fast charging
- One UI 8.5 with seven years of Android OS upgrades
- New 200MP main and 50MP telephoto sensors
Cons
- S Pen can only be inserted one way
- Relatively small 5,000mAh battery capacity
- No inbuilt Qi2 magnets for wireless charging
