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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is reviewed as a capable mid-range Android phone with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware, long battery life, and a more useful active stylus. Reviewers note that its $499 positioning and competitive alternatives make its value proposition less clear despite an average 70% rating.

Pros

+ Strong 5200mAh battery
+ Sharp AMOLED display
+ Active stylus included
+ Expandable microSD storage
+ Android 16 onboard

Cons

- Price hurts value
- Strong rivals nearby
- Average review score
- Limited gaming performance
- Glossy display reflections

The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) is a mid-range smartphone built around stylus functionality and practical daily use. It features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage with microSD expansion. The 6.70-inch AMOLED display offers a sharp 2712 x 1220 resolution, 444 PPI density, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its 5200 mAh battery, fast charging support, 5G connectivity, NFC, headphone jack, and dual-SIM support strengthen its everyday appeal. Reviews praise the battery life, display quality, charging, and active stylus, but note that competing phones may offer better value at the same price. Overall, the phone earns an average 70% rating as a capable but not uncontested affordable stylus option.

Specifications

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) (Moto G Stylus Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 8c/8t, 4 x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 4 x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.70 inch 20:9, 2712 x 1220 pixel 444 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.4, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 162.2 x 74.8 ( = 0.33 x 6.39 x 2.94 in)
Battery
5200 mAh
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8, 24mm) + 13MP (f/2.2, 16mm)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.2, 22mm)
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
192 g ( = 6.77 oz / 0.42 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 70% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)

70% I tested the Moto G Stylus 2026, and it's finally starting to feel like an affordable alternative to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the price tag makes it a tougher sell
Source: Android Central English
The Moto G Stylus 2026 is a good mid-range phone that brings a lot to the table, from all-day battery life to fast charging, a great display, and a new active stylus pen. However, there are other phones at this price point that may be worth buying over this device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% I tested the Moto G Stylus 2026, and it's finally starting to feel like an affordable alternative to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the price tag makes it a tougher sell
Source: Android Central English
The Moto G Stylus 2026 is a good mid-range phone that brings a lot to the table, from all-day battery life to fast charging, a great display, and a new active stylus pen. However, there are other phones at this price point that may be worth buying over this device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is built for people who want a reliable daily driver with a few standout tricks. It launches in April 2026 running Android 16, with a promise of two major Android upgrades, so it will stay current for a while. Under the hood, you will find a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot if you need more space. It includes a built-in stylus perfect for quick notes, doodles, or signing documents something you rarely see at this price point $499 (Rs 35,999 in India) approximately.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/13/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 710: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. According to Qualcomm, 2x faster than the old Adreno 644 in the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 6 Gen 1: Mid-range SoC with 8 Kryo cores (4x ARM Cortex A78 2.4 GHz performance cluster, 4x ARM Cortex A55 with 1.8 efficiency cluster) and a 5G modem (up to 2900 Mbps download). The chip is manufactured using the modern 4nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-05-27)