Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Active Stylus, Higher Price

Motorola's Moto G Stylus 2026 introduces an active stylus with tilt and pressure sensitivity, replacing the passive pen of previous models. The stylus charges automatically when stowed and is IP68/69 water-resistant. A customizable button triggers Circle to Search or a toolbar. However, the phone's price increased by $100 to $500, while base storage dropped from 256GB to 128GB. The chipset (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3) and 8GB RAM remain unchanged from the 2025 model. Battery capacity slightly increased to 5,200 mAh, supporting wireless charging. The 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen performs well outdoors, but auto-brightness is overly sensitive. Camera quality remains a weak point: the 50MP main camera struggles with motion and high-contrast scenes, and the 13MP ultrawide produces unnatural colors. The phone will receive only two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates, far less than competitors like the Pixel 10a. Motorola often discounts the phone to around $400, making it more palatable. For users who require a microSD slot, headphone jack, and stylus, the Moto G Stylus 2026 remains a unique option.