GSMCritic Take:
With its integrated stylus and fast charging making everyday use more convenient, along with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, it feels well-rounded, though performance and battery life are only average.
Screen:
6.7"
Weight:
191g
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
Camera in Good Lighting: The camera delivers solid to great results in well-lit conditions for both photos and video.
Performance
Balanced Performance: Performance is described as adequate and reliable for general use, aligning with its functional positioning.
Phone Appearance
Distinctive Design: The phone features a vibrant, colorful aesthetic with eye-catching blue finishes that give it a visually striking and recognizable appearance.
Ingress Protection: The device includes full ingress protection, enhancing durability and making it more suitable for everyday use.
Integrated Stylus: The built-in stylus is neatly housed within the chassis and provides consistent usefulness for productivity tasks.
Display
AMOLED Display Quality: The high-resolution AMOLED panel delivers strong brightness, sharpness, and vivid, colorful output.
120Hz Refresh Rate: The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in smoother visuals and improved fluidity.
Display Brightness and Clarity: The screen offers high brightness and well-defined visuals, enhancing usability and media consumption.
Battery
Fast Wired Charging: The device supports fast wired charging speeds that significantly reduce charging time.
Software
AI Features: The inclusion of AI-driven features adds small but noticeable enhancements to the user experience.
Reduced Bloatware: The software experience is streamlined with reduced pre-installed bloatware for a cleaner interface.
Audio
Headphone Jack: A 3.5mm headphone jack is included, providing compatibility with wired audio accessories.
Storage
microSD Support: The phone includes a dedicated microSD slot, allowing expandable storage.
Cons
Camera
Inconsistent Camera: Overall camera performance is described as mediocre despite strong results in good lighting.
Low-Light Camera Weakness: Image quality drops in low-light conditions.
4K Video Limitations: The camera shows shortcomings when recording in 4K resolution.
2x Zoom Quality Drop: Image quality noticeably degrades at 2x zoom.
Performance
Average Performance: Performance is only adequate and does not reach higher-tier levels of power.
Phone Appearance
Plastic Build: The construction relies on economical plastic materials, which slightly reduce the premium feel.
Awkward Fingerprint Sensor: The fingerprint sensor placement is uncomfortable and less intuitive to use.
Display
No HDR Video Certification: The absence of HDR video certifications limits multimedia capabilities.
Battery
Battery Life: Battery performance is serviceable but unremarkable, offering only medium endurance.
Software
Weak Software Support: The update policy is underwhelming and falls short for long-term support.
Availability
SIM Trade-off with microSD: The microSD slot comes with trade-offs involving SIM configuration.
Rankings
Where Motorola Moto G Stylus (2025) stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#38
Largest Screen
#38
Smallest Screen
#19
Lightest
#19
Thinnest
#38
Fastest Charging
#31
Highest Screen Ratio
#41
Cheapest
#9
