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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)

Released April 2026 · Full specs on GSMArena

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Consensus of 2 reviews. How this is calculated.

Tom's Guide78
The Verge65
Each dot is one review, adjusted for how that publication usually scores; the line is our consensus. The closer the dots sit to the line, the more the reviewers agree.

Key specs

Released
April 2026
Launch price (US)
$499
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.7″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
5,200 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Base storage
128 GB
Weight
192.3 g
Software updates
3 years

What the reviewers said

Tom's Guide

4/5May 9, 2026

A pricier Moto G Stylus that adds a genuinely active stylus and rugged build, with a bundle that offsets the price hike, though gaming and low-light cameras lag.

  • Active stylus with pressure and tilt sensitivity
  • Accessory bundles add substantial value
  • Rugged design with IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H
  • Smooth 120Hz display
  • Cameras perform well in good lighting
  • Low-light camera performance is weak
  • Gaming performance is choppy
  • Battery life falls short of rivals
  • $100 price increase to $499
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The Verge

6/10Apr 23, 2026

The 2026 Moto G Stylus has a useful active stylus and reduced bloatware, but weak cameras, modest software support and a high price hold it back.

  • Active, pressure-sensitive stylus with useful handwriting and magnify features
  • Headphone jack and microSD card slot included
  • IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance
  • Bloatware reduced compared to previous Stylus models
  • Large screen with distinctive textured back
  • Main camera colors look artificial; red clipping shifts colors
  • Processor occasionally hesitates after waking or opening apps
  • Only two OS upgrades and three years of security updates
  • Still has bloatware, including a weather app
  • Price rose $100 to $499, feels too expensive
Read the full review at The Verge →

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