Motorola’s latest budget-friendly stylus phone offers 5G connectivity at an attractive price point. Here’s my review of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) after using it for the past week.

Design and Display

The plastic-built Stylus has a familiar Moto design language. It sports a large 6.6-inch LCD screen with thin bezels. Navigation is via the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Performance and Specs

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, the phone has no lag in daily use. Memory configurations include 4/6GB RAM with 128/256GB storage plus microSD expansion.

Camera Quality

Featuring a 50MP main camera, photos came out crisp and detailed. The 8MP ultra-wide adds more context. Selfies from the 16MP shooter were clear. Video maxes at 4K30.

Stylus and Software

The bundled stylus allows for note-taking, drawing, and precision inputs. It neatly slots onto the side. Near-stock Android 13 provides a clean OS.

Battery Life

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 5,000mAh battery easily lasted over a day on a single charge with moderate use. Fast 20W charging topped it up quickly too.

Value

At $249, it undercuts rivals while offering 5G, memory expansion, and the bonus of the built-in stylus.

Overall, the Moto G Stylus 5G is a solid affordable choice for anyone looking for a 5G phone with a stylus at a reasonable price point.