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Motorola

moto g stylus

Phone2025Released
  • 6.7-inch pOLED
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
  • 191 g
  • 5000 mAh
  • From $400

Available colors

Selected: Gibraltar Sea

Physical specifications

6.7"

Display size

191 g

Weight

162.2 mm

Height

78.0 mm

Width

8.0 mm

Thickness

19:9

Aspect ratio

Release and pricing

Released
April 17, 2025
Starting price
$400
Market
US
Configuration
8 GB + 128 GB

Display

Display size
6.7"
Display technology
pOLED
Resolution
2712 × 1220
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
Expandable storage
Yes

Battery & charging

Typical capacity
5000 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
Wireless charging
15 W

Cameras

Rear cameras
Wide · 50 MP · OIS; Ultra Wide · 13 MP
Front cameras
Front · 32 MP

Build & durability

Ingress protection
IP68

Connectivity

Cellular
5G, LTE
NFC
Yes

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Overall Score

7.5

out of 10

A compelling $400 Hello UI stylus phone with 3000-nit AMOLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 68W charging, IP68, and responsive integrated pen — held back by 78 mm width, modest cameras, two-year OS updates, and value tied to ink-dependent workflows.

Category scores

Camera

6.5

50MP OIS main suffices for document and social use; low light trails Pixel 9a clearly.

Battery and charging

8.5

5000mAh delivers two-day moderate use; 68W recovery among Moto G's fastest.

Performance

7.5

Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 handles daily, pen, and casual gaming well on 8GB RAM.

Handling and portability

5.5

78 mm width is the widest 2025 Moto G — pen workflows fine, one-thumb use strained.

Build quality

8.0

IP68, silo mechanics, and bright AMOLED impress; plastic frame honest at $400.

Value

7.5

IP68, silo mechanics, and bright AMOLED impress; plastic frame honest at $400.

Strengths

  • Only credible sub-$400 integrated stylus in the US market
  • 3000-nit AMOLED with 68W charging and IP68 sealing
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 responsiveness with 256GB storage
  • 191 g wide-body balance lighter than Power sibling

Weaknesses

  • 78 mm width — worst one-handed ergonomics in Moto G 2025 lineup
  • Modest cameras and two-year major OS updates
  • UFS 2.2 and $400 value without daily pen use
  • 68W turbo brick may cost extra

Best for

  • Field markup, inventory, and lecture-note users needing integrated ink
  • Buyers rejecting Galaxy Ultra pricing but wanting siloed stylus
  • Moto G Stylus 2024 owners seeking IP68 and brighter AMOLED
  • Outdoor workers who need 3000-nit panel legibility

Less suitable for

  • Camera-first buyers comparing Pixel 9a
  • One-hand-dominant users at 78 mm width
  • Shoppers who never use stylus — buy Power instead
  • Owners demanding five-year Android update promises

Upgrade recommendation

  • Current device: Moto G Stylus 2024

    Recommendation: Strongly recommended

    Notes: IP68, brighter AMOLED, 68W, and Gen 3 silicon address the clearest prior-gen gaps at same MSRP.

  • Current device: Moto G Power 2025 owners

    Recommendation: Depends on priorities

    Notes: Upgrade only if integrated pen and AMOLED beat $100 savings and LCD durability.

  • Current device: Pixel 9a or Galaxy S24 FE shoppers

    Recommendation: Worth considering

    Notes: Stylus wins ink and brightness; Google/Samsung win camera and software longevity.

  • Current device: Aging Samsung Note-style owners

    Recommendation: Worth considering

    Notes: Affordable stylus migration when flagship pricing stings.

  • Current device: Buyers who rarely use pen features

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: Moto G Power delivers more value without ink workflows.

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight.

  • One-handed use

    Average

    One-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Balanced

    Weight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.

  • Reading and media

    A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.

  • Gaming

    Limited

    Its hardware is intended more for everyday tasks than demanding games.

Bottom line

The moto g stylus (2025) earns respect as Motorola's best pen phone yet through a 3000-nit 1220p AMOLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 smoothness, 68W recovery, IP68 confidence, responsive siloed stylus with AI sketch tools, and a surprisingly light 191 g package despite 78 mm width.

Models and configurations

Storage
128 GB256 GB
Connectivity
5GLTE
Colors
Gibraltar SeaSurf The Web
RAM
8 GB

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