GSMCritic Take:
With its pressure-sensitive stylus, 5000-nit AMOLED display, IP68/IP69 rugged build, and 15-hour battery that recharges in 40 minutes, the Moto G Stylus 2026 delivers a capable mid-range package built for everyday productivity, though the identical Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, on-screen ad load, and two-year update window underpin a device that feels incrementally refined rather than freshly compelling.
Screen:
6.7"
Weight:
192g
Waterproof
Charging:
68W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
8.3mm
Screen covers
89.3% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Decent Daylight Cameras and Solid Selfies: The camera delivers reliable results in good lighting with good selfie quality.
Phone Appearance
IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H Durability: The chassis is water-, dust-, and drop-resistant, outclassing rivals in the same price tier.
Display
5000-Nit AMOLED Display: The 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel reaches up to 5,000 nits peak brightness with vivid color and smooth scrolling.
Battery
15-Hour Battery with 68W Charging: The 5,000 mAh cell clears roughly 15 hours of use and recharges in about 40 minutes, beating many flagships.
Audio
MicroSD Slot and 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Storage expansion and wired audio remain available despite 2026 release.
Other
Pressure-Sensitive Stylus: The new active stylus includes real pressure sensitivity for note-taking and sketching, a functional upgrade over passive styluses.
Cons
Camera
No HDR Video Recording: The camera system cannot capture HDR video, a gap in an otherwise capable imaging setup.
Poor Low-Light Camera Performance: Night and indoor shots become noisy and soft despite decent daylight results.
Performance
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Performance: The processor is identical to last year's chip, producing choppy gaming and sluggish multitasking at this price.
Price
$499–$599 Price Increase: The stepped-up cost amplifies every omission compared to the previous model.
Software
Two-Year OS Update Promise: The two-year major update window trails Pixel and Samsung support commitments.
Heavy On-Screen Ad Load: The Android experience carries intrusive ad injections that degrade software cleanliness.
Audio
Flat Speaker Audio Quality: The built-in speakers deliver flat, uninspired sound without tonal richness.
Connectivity
Stylus Lacks Bluetooth Features: No remote capture or gesture controls limit the stylus beyond basic drawing and writing.
Rankings
Where Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) stands in 2026
Best Phone Of 2026
#31
Largest Screen
#22
Smallest Screen
#10
Lightest
#9
Thinnest
#17
Fastest Charging
#18
Highest Screen Ratio
#25
Cheapest
#11
