My Moto Z4 was reaching the end of its useful life, mostly due to an ever shorter battery life. I've had this phone for nearly 4 years, and it replaced the original Moto Z. As you might surmise, I like the Moto line of phones.
My criteria for a new phone was simple:
1. Must have +6GB RAM
2. Must have +128GB of internal storage
3. Must have micro SD storage capability
4. Must have excellent battery capacity
5. Must have earphone jack
6. Must have a decent processor
7. Must have Android no more than on version old.
8. Must be OEM unlocked for the USA
9. Must not require a second mortgage to purchase.
10. Must be 5G capable.
With the plethora of phones out on the market, you'd think there would be countless options...but no, there aren't. The one phone I kept coming back to during my months long research was the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G.
I finally pulled the trigger a week ago and, after seven days of real world use, I have to say that I am impressed and pleased. The phone runs smoothly and performs all of the needed tasks I need throughout the day: email, texting web searches, phone calls and maybe some twittering along the way.
I've noticed only a few stutters along the way, when I've had 20 web pages loaded in Chrome, for instance and constantly switching from one tab to another. The processor on this phone is a Snapdragon 750G, which is very capable but, like any thing, if you overload it, it may show some slight stutter when scrolling, but it has been rare and not really an issue for me.
Now...the battery. Impressive! I use the phone most heavily in the morning as I begin my day. I'm up at 7 a.m. and by noon I was at 78% capacity. by the time I plugged in at around 9 p.m. I still had almost 50%.
Now, if you're streaming youtube videos, etc., you can expect a more rapid drain, but the battery in this phone is as large as anything you'll find in any other phone on the market.
The phone size is surprisingly sleek, with a screen almost a 1/2" taller than my Moto Z4. Android 12 presents a learning curve, having come from Android 10, but I'm getting used to it and I'm sure in another week or so it will be second nature. Motorola keeps its Android branch as close to stock as you can get. The Moto gestures are a huge benefit that I've come to rely on over the years, so I'm glad I found a phone in the Moto line.
I was skeptical about the whole stylus feature and, to be honest, I've not had the need to use it so far. I've played with it and it's easy and intuitive to use. I can foresee a time when I'll need to write a quick note, and this is ultimately better than searching for a pen and scrap of paper that you might wind up losing. It's totally unobtrusive, but it's there if you need it and easily accessible. I view this as more of an added feature that I'll be happy to have when needed, but out of the way.
I like this phone so much I'm going to purchase another one for my wife. I've tried it with both T-Mobile and Verizon sim cards and the phone is right at home with either service.
Motorola has hit the nail on the head for performance, features, and affordability. I hope Motorola continues developing and producing phones like this. I'll remain a loyal customer if they do, and will recommend this particular phone for anyone asking "What is the best, affordable phone on the market."!
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| Customer Rating | (2238) | (20) | (436) | (535) | (7) |
| Price | Unavailable | $188.89 | $356.59 | $199.99 | $143.99 |
| Shipping | — | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
| Sold By | — | thegadgetdeals | Amazon Warehouse | Amazon.com | thegadgetdeals |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack, USB Type C | 3.5mm Jack, USB Type C | 3.5mm Jack, USB Type C | 3.5mm Jack, USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Screen Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Operating System | Android 11.0 | Android 11.0 | Android 12.0 | Android 12.0 | Android 11.0 |
From the manufacturer
5G speeds. 128 GB storage. Unlocked for the freedom to choose your carrier.
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Ultra-fast speedUpgrade to the next generation of wireless connectivity for ultra-fast streaming and downloads. Ultra-fast performance. Feel the blazing-fast responsiveness of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor. |
The stylus that does it all.Enjoy pinpoint control and a whole new way to express yourself. Jot notes, edit photos, sketch artwork, copy and paste text, mark up screenshots, you name it. The stylus is seamlessly integrated with the Moto Note app, so you can start writing without even unlocking your phone. |
Make every shot shine.Showcase your creativity from every perspective with the 48 MP quad-camera system. Take sharper, brighter pictures in low-light settings thanks to Quad Pixel technology. Fit 4x more in the frame with an ultra-wide-angle lens. Capture incredible close-up details with the Macro Vision camera. |
Global Unlocked: use on any carrier, any plan. Ready for use when you insert your SIM.
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More battery. More options.Keep playing games, taking notes, or watching your favorite shows on the go. The 5000 mAh battery is designed to last up to two days3 on a single charge so that you can do it all without interruption. |
128 GB storage + microSD card slotNever give storage a second thought. With 128 GB built-in, you have tons of room for your sketches, notes, photos, movies, music, and everything else. And you can always add up to 1 TB more using a microSD card*. |
Global Unlocked: use on any carrier.Unlocked for the freedom to choose your carrier. Compatible with T-Mobile 5G and Verizon 5G. Compatible with all major 4G U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. It also works with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, TracFone, Boost, and H2O. |
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| Moto G Stylus 5G -2021 | Motorola One 5G ACE- 2021 | Motorola One 5G -2020 | Moto G Stylus -2021 | Moto G Power -2021 | |
| MODEL YEAR | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 |
| UNIVERSALLY UNLOCKED | ✓ | ✓ | GSM ONLY | ✓ | ✓ |
| REAR CAMERA | 48MP (f/1.7, 0.8μm), Macro Vision | 5MP (f/2.2, 1.12μm) | minimum 4cm focus distance | 48MP (f/1.7, 0.8um), output 12MP (f/1.7, 1.6um) Quad Pixel PDAF | 48MP (f/1.8, 1.6μm) | Quad pixel technology | 48MP (f/1.7, 1.6μm) Quad Pixel Technology | 48MP (f/1.7, 0.8μm) PDAF + 12MP (f/1.7, 1.6μm) Quad Pixel technology |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP (f/2.2, 1μm) | 16MP (f/2.2, 1um) + 4MP (f/2.2, 2um) Quad Pixel | 16MP (f/2.0, 1.0μm) Ultra-wide Angle | 8MP (f/2.2, 1.12μm) | 16MP sensor (f/2.2, 1.0μm) Quad Pixel technology | 8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12μm) |
| DISPLAY | 6.8" FHD+ Max Vision display | 6.7” FHD+ Max Vision display | 6.7" Full HD+ CinemaVision display | 6.8" FHD+ Max Vision display | 6.6" Max Vision display |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| MEMORY | 4GB+128GB | 6GB + 128GB | 4GB + 128GB | 4GB + 128GB | 4GB + 64GB or 3GB + 32GB |
| BATTERY | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 4000mAh | 5000mAh |
| FINGERPRINT SENSOR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WATER PROTECTION | Water repellent design | IP52 water resistant | Water repellent design | IP52 water resistant | Water repellent design |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
I purchased the dark green g stylus 2021, returned it. Bought several Samsungs, but the final purchase that I am very happy with is the seafoam green G Stylus 2022, which is the phone in above pictures. I used Moto Z force with mods for years, recently tried a miriad of phones wanting largest battery possible, stylus, expandable memory, headphone jack. Tried Samsung Note 10+, Note 20 ultra, Moto G Stylus 5g 2021 to name a few. Really liked the G Stylus, but the processor seemed a little slow. Samsungs worked great, but I was more partial to G Stylus even with lacking speed. Then the G Stylus 2022 launched with a better processor and refresh rate, Excellent! The camera seems to be a step down from the 2021 G Stylus, Samsung has incredible zoom ability but unlike G Stylus there's no macro-- which I use often to view small electronics, boards, even fine print!(why do they continue printing labels smaller and smaller! Lol). I love the Motorola stylus over Samsung stylus, much more comfortable not feeling like a kindergarten crayon. No, it doesn't have the Samsung stylus air features, but the only feature I found useful was camera shutter.I wished the G Stylus had a faster charging rate, and wireless would be nice.Working out in the field for extended time I missed the moto mod battery pack. Here is the fix for that.There is no battery case built for the G Stylus, but ironically the Samsung Note 20 ultra has very close to the same dimensions and button layout. The main difference is the G Stylus is several millimeters taller. I found that a few seconds with a heat gun (could probably even use a hair dryer) allowed stretching of the top to fit perfectly. Reheat will shrink case back to original size, so after heating you must keep it stretched until it cools a bit. I cut 2 paint paddles a hair larger than the phone to help the persuasion. The mic hole will need to be made, drilling works but a leather hole puncher is cleaner. Same for stylus and headphone hole. Took me about 20 minutes to redesign, but gained a large battery with easy to hold case, and wireless charging. With this the need for rapid charge like the moto edge isn't as necessary.I am super happy with the 5g Moto G Stylus 2022, even above the Note 20 ultra!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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