Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)

Useful stylus features ; Good battery life ; Capable processor/RAM combo

Only two years of security updates ; Poor ultrawide camera image quality ; Slow to receive OS updates

The 2021 Moto G Stylus is a well-rounded budget device that happens to include a stylus. With a large 6.8-inch screen, healthy 4,000mAh battery, and decent 48-megapixel main camera, it’s a great choice for stylus devotees looking for a cheaper Galaxy...

Excellent battery life ; My UX adds helpful stylus-specific tweaks ; Well-placed fingerprint sensor

Dim display with shadows around the edges ; Minimal hardware updates compared with previous generation ; Mediocre cameras

The Moto G Stylus may woo those who want an S Pen–like experience for less than the cost of a Galaxy phone, but it falls short in almost every respect.

Stylus is sleeker, more functionality Good display Decent 4,000mAh battery

Middling cameras Few apps support stylus Slow battery charging

The Moto G Stylus 2021 builds on its predecessor in every way, offering the best stylus experience at a low price. While other budget phones beat it on price and battery, the G Stylus 2021 is a well-rounded handset with enough classy touches and good...

Comes with a stylus Refined design

Limited stylus interaction Incremental improvements

The Moto G Stylus (2021) offers a stylus for a lower price than any smartphone from Samsung, and that's likely a big draw for many who want that experience from their phone. Whether it's notably better than the 2019 Moto G Stylus remains to be seen.

Solid performance and upgrade specs; Convenient, ergonomic stylus; Good cameras

No NFC; Only one year of software updates