Global Unlocked: use on any carrier, any plan. Ready for use when you insert your SIM.
Built-in stylus
The built-in stylus gives you pinpoint control and a whole new way to express yourself. Way more accurate than your finger, you can edit photos, jot notes, 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.
48 MP quad camera system
Showcase your creativity from every perspective with the 48 MP1 quad-camera system. Take sharper, brighter pictures in low-light settings thanks to Quad Pixel technology. Fit 4x more in the frame4 with an ultra-wide-angle lens. Capture incredible close-up details with the Macro Vision camera. And turn everyday photos into professional portraits using the depth sensor.
More Storage & Octa-core processor
You get 128 GB2 of storage, so you never have to worry about room for photos, movies, games, and music. Plus with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, moto g stylus packs all the performance you need. Why waste time waiting for apps to load? Browse, watch, work, and game in an instant.
You want to make your mark. You got it.
6.8″ Max Vision FHD+ display
Give yourself more room to express your creativity using the stylus. And give your photos, movies, games, and video chats the massive screen they deserve. The 6.8″ Max Vision FHD+ display stretches from edge to edge.
Up to two days battery life
Running out of juice is no fun. That’s why moto g stylus gives you a 4000 mAh battery, designed to last up to 2 days on a single charge3. Stream music for 120 hours, or browse the web for 12 hours. Plus get 20days of standby time, so now you have battery life when you need it most.
Global Unlocked: use on any carrier.
GSM / CDMA Google Android Smartphone Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T Mobile. It also works with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, Tracfone, and H2O.
Wilfredo J. –
Let me say this phone is definitely an be upgrade from it predecessor. It’s bigger, faster and the stylus is a lot more bigger and comfortable. I’ve compared it to the Note 20 literally the same size this phone is a steal for the money. The only thing I have is the fingerprint sensor on the power button. I don’t want my phone unlocked everytime I just want to wake it. But I just assigned different fingers to do different things. Other than that, this phone is a $300 Note!
Ever-Llama –
For a ~300 dollar phone, I am very pleased with the performance. Screen is pretty decent, processor seems decent, RAM is adequate. Camera is… alright.Obviously this can’t compete with a phone that’s close to a grand in price, but it does perform very well for the price point.This is now my second Motorola phone and I see myself going for a 3rd after this. The special sauce they bring to the table is better than Samsung in my opinion. The moto gestures are just sooooooo convenient I can’t see myself living without em on something else.I use this on the Boost Mobile phone plan and network, Boost does not officially offer this phone but that’s why you buy em unlocked and then activate.
Rick Massei –
Look people there is no need to spend thousands on the popular top of the line smartphones currently vying for your business when you have a company like Motorola that combines affordability and the latest technology in their current smartphones. When Motorola has a new device ready I am usually first inline to purchase, test, review the latest phone. I have purchased over twenty smartphones from the Motorola Line-up and with each new iteration I find they compete nicely with the “overpriced” trendy smartphones at a fraction of the cost. The stylishness, fit and finish give the phone a classic modern look and feel of their more expensive competitors. Motorola’s customer service is second to none as I incurred an issue with one of the products that I purchased “used” but it was still in warranty. I was able to converse live with a technical support person and they sent me a brand new replacement no questions asked. That was my first experience having to return a smartphone other than self damaging some iPhones I previously owned. I highly recommend trying their phones and this version was a perfect example of the technological strides that Motorola has made in an effort to compete in the ever expanding smartphone marketplace.
Jessë Valentine Portz –
I’m very impressed with this phone and pretty much every aspect. Network and WiFi performance is fantastic with weak signals. Speed is very good. Microphone and speaker performance are excellent. It’s hard for the other caller to tell when you’re using the speakerphone. I’m using it with a 512 MB SD card, which makes it saving data easy. I also really appreciate that it has a real analog headphone jack.I love the very large screen, I only wish it wasn’t quite so narrow. This is a very solid buy at very, very good price.
ANAND RANAND R –
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I would start with the salient features -1. Best phone with a Stylus in Budget.2. Screen size Super Size3. Fingerprint reader too good and fast.4. Battery life excellent. Even though I use the Phone for basic use like Calls and Emails, the Battery life is good enough and I usually charge it every other day.5. Best Android Phone in the below $300 price that too with a Stylus.6. Ofcourse the Stylus Pen is little thin but does all the functions as in the case of Competitors who are selling Stylus phones for 4 times the Price of this Moto G Stylus 2021.7. I am writing this review after thoroughly using the Phone for a Month and really happy with its performance so far.
Valerie –
I’ve gotten this phone almost a month ago and I really wanted to take my time and really use the phone and customize settings to my liking. The finger print reader works amazing it’s quick and easy to set up as well as quick response to unlock the phone. The face reader doesn’t work at night when checking my phone but the finger print reader is easy to access and quick to unlock when needed. I don’t use the stylus often but I did mess with it and its quick responsive and works very well. It is a larger phone for anyone who is looking for a smaller phone. The screen is large and you can customize text and whatnot to make it easy for people who can’t read small letters. The cameras on from and back work amazing with clear crisp photos. There’s a bunch of customizations you can do to make the phone fun and to your liking. It is unlocked so you can use it for any carrier. Currently I’m with boost mobile and other than boost mobile problems with their company the phone works great and is compatible.Also works on wifi Im home most of the time so my phone mainly runs off of the wifi. I’ve had no problems with apps. The weird thing to adjust to was that calls and messages do run through Google and Gmail won’t allow Aol to connect so I had to download the app so I can read and recieve mail. But for a phone it’s an all around great product and I’m glad I purchased it.
J.P.M. –
Really good value. Stylus isn’t just for doodling either. It’s nice to have for web browsing if you have fat fingers because you can easily tap the right link the first time every time.Of course, as “value oriented” offering, this phone doesn’t quite have it all. For instance it lacks wireless charging and NFC. While it has a good-sized battery and USB-C charging, lack of the latest fast charging protocols means it won’t fill that battery as quickly as many others. And while I know the Snapdragon 678 processor is generally fine, it only has 4GB of RAM behind it, so if you’re a power user, some of your apps and tabs will die in the background and have to reload. And depending on what you do and how often you backup, 128 GB might be limiting, or it might be fine.Overall, the two biggest “sore thumb” sticking points that non-nerds should consider about this phone are the lack of wireless charging (you can still plug in, but if you’re used to it, it’s a step backwards), and especially the lack of NFC, which is not a new protocol and is needed for apps that do things like opening hotel doors and other electronic locks, and for contactless pay by phone schemes like Google Pay. For many, especially if you work a job that makes use of NFC locks and tags, no NFC might be the deal-breaker.If you can overlook those two (glaring in 2021) omissions, and don’t need 5G yet (and you probably don’t for a few more years), this the 2021 Moto G Stylus is a powerhouse at its price point.
Don Mohle –
This phone has lots of stuff I don’t use, like the 4 cameras, and 99% of the apps. I use a phone for phone calls and texting and Google Maps, and that’s about all, email is for the computer. Battery life is excellent, and it has been able to connect out in the country when others could not, to call a tow truck. That’s the kind of thing that I carry a phone for.The stylus is very helpful, and since it has a place to live in the phone, I still have it! The phone can detect the stylus, and reminds you if the stylus is missing.It is large, very decent display. Speaker not so great, but usable.
Steve –
I bought earlier model of this phone that did not work with WhatsApp after I upgraded to Android 11. I had to return it although I was very impressed with the rest of the phone.The current one works great and I will not upgrade to Android 11 unless Motorola confirms compatibility with WhatsApp.The phone has a large screen, performs very well, resolution of screen and cameras is ok but not exceptional. The battery is descent and the sound and voice qualities are fine.The stylus feature is limited but useful for my application (quick engineering sketches)I had been using a number of Motorola phones through the years and I find them in general to be of excellent value. I highly recommend this phone!
EGMe21 –
I’ve had this phone for a few days now and absolutely love it. Here are my biggest impressions:1. Battery life – incredible! I’m not a heavy streamer/video user, but with what I’d consider moderate daily usage, I get 2-3days on a single charge. The fast-charging also recharges the battery much faster than my previous Android device.2. Camera – among the best you’ll find on mobile phones. The 48MP camera really shines through in daylight. I’ve gotten so many compliments with friends and family asking about what camera I used to take photos I’ve sent them from this phone. The night light function is honestly incredible.3. Calls/reception – I activated this phone on Metro with 0 problems. Call quality is excellent to say the least.Could be better:1. Camera Zoom – with so many Megapixels, I was kind of surprised to find that pictures taken from a distance with full zoom still show pixelation/blurriness that you see in lower-end camera phones. Don’t get me wrong; in most cases, the camera is phenomenal, but it’s not perfect.2. Fingerprint reader – It’s not awful, but it’s not as fast as I would like it to be. But again it is NOT slow.Buy this phone, you will not regret it at all.