Calling the 2021 Motorola Moto G Stylus the best cheap stylus phone seems like a backhanded compliment. About the only other phone that could win that title is the LG Stylo 6, which doesn’t have enough power to be recommended. But the G Stylus doesn’t win just because it’s the best phone. It’s a well-rounded and capable phone that costs less than $300.
This year’s G Stylus looks a little bit better than last year’s model. My review unit has a glossy blue back that is less flashy than last year’s model but still loves to get fingerprints. If you want something that stands out from the crowd, you can also choose white. It’s about the same size as the LG Stylo 6 at 6.7 by 3.1 by 0.4 inches (HWD), but it weighs a little less at 7.5 ounces instead of 7.7 ounces.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Both weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which weighs 7.3 ounces (our favourite smartphone with a dedicated stylus slot). The lenses are in a single rectangular module that looks more well-thought-out than the previous G Stylus. The fingerprint sensor has been moved to the right side of the phone, next to the power button. This is a good change that makes the phone easier to use with one hand.
The G Stylus’s top is empty, but the bottom is full. There is a port for headphones, a speaker, a USB-C port for charging, and a port for the stylus. If you ever had to use your fingernail to get the stylus out of the old version, you’ll be glad to know that this one just clicks in and out of the port.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 169.8 x 77.9 x 9 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: 213 g (7.51 oz)
- Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
- Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- DISPLAY Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 6.8 inches, 112.2 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
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Here, Android 10 feels very familiar and stays close to its stock roots, which is a good thing. At the same time, Motorola added a few of its own features that feel right at home and really improve what you can do with this phone.
Even though this phone’s 4,000mAh battery isn’t as big as the one on the Moto G Power, it’s still a powerhouse. When it comes to charging, there is no wireless support here. For what it’s worth, there’s also no NFC, which is a result of being a mid-range phone. These trade-offs keep happening when we look at how software updates work.