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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 58%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

7.7

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

7.7

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

6.4
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 7.1 points, which is higher than 65.9% of smartphones.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.5
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor model which is slower than processors in 50.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
339 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 339 ppi which is lower than that of 76.8% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
20 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 20 W which is slower than in 74.3% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.8 mm which is shorter than 60.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Width
73.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.8 mm which is narrower than 85.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.2 mm which is thicker than 82.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
202 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 202 g which is heavier than 61.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
106,434 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 106,434 cm³ which is larger than 79.2% of smartphones.
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 8x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 3% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.24 vs 8.000).
    8.24 vs 8
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 29.9% more popular
    Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.07 vs 5.4).
    7.07 vs 5.44
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 8x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 16.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (7 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    7 W vs 6 W
  • 31% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (5,751 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    5,751 vs 4,389
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2.2 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • Includes a stylus
    This smartphone includes a stylus, the average smartphone does not. 1.4% of smartphones come with a stylus.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 15.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (800 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 14.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (339 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 15.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (800 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (22 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    22 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 14.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (339 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    339 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 436 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (564 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    564 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 14.5% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (564 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    564 nits vs 660 nits
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 39.4% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (20 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    20 W vs 33 W
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.2 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.2 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 3% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (202 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    202 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.8% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (106434 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    106,434 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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03/07/2023
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pcmag.com
15/06/2023
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androidauthority.com
21/06/2023
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cnet.com
15/06/2023
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Moto G Stylus 5G Review: Come for the Stylus, Stay for the Value
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9to5google.com
May 25, 2023 (approx)
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May 25, 2023 (approx)
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androidauthority.com
May 17, 2023 (approx)
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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) review: More stylus than substance
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15/06/2023
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What we like about Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB)

  • Long battery life, often lasting up to two days with average use.
  • Comes with a useful built-in passive stylus for note-taking and drawing.
  • Large, vibrant 6.6-inch Full HD+ 120Hz display is smooth for scrolling and media consumption.
  • Good performance for a midrange phone, handling everyday tasks and most games well with its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor.
  • Ample internal storage (up to 256GB) which is also expandable via a microSD card slot.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, which are appreciated by users.
  • Features useful Motorola gestures (like the double-chop for the flashlight) and a reliable side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
  • Good value for the price, especially when purchased on sale, offering many features found in more expensive phones.
  • NFC support is included for mobile payments, a feature often missing in budget Motorola phones.
  • Decent camera quality in good lighting, with an upgrade to 4K video capture at 30fps over the previous model.

What we don't like about Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (6GB + 256GB)

  • Comes with only a 10W charger in the box despite supporting 20W wired charging, making recharging slow.
  • Camera performance, especially in low light conditions, is considered mediocre and not as good as competitors like the Google Pixel 7a.
  • Only promised one Android OS update (to Android 14) and three years of security updates, which is a lackluster policy compared to rivals.
  • The body is made of plastic which some users feel makes it seem cheap, and it lacks an official IP rating for water resistance.
  • Preinstalled bloatware apps are a common complaint.
  • The screen, while good, is an LCD panel and doesn't offer the better contrast and color balance of OLED displays on some competing models.
  • No wireless charging support.
  • The phone is large and heavy, which some users find makes it difficult to fit in a pocket or use with small hands.

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a mid-range smartphone defined by its integrated stylus and robust performance profile. Key specifications include a 6.6-inch Full HD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, a generous 6GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Its main pros are the fluidity of the 120Hz screen refresh rate, the versatility offered by the included stylus for notes and navigation, and solid 5G connectivity. However, potential cons may involve average camera performance in low light conditions and the lack of an official IP water resistance rating.

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