Google Pixel 8a vs. Moto G Stylus 5G 2024!

[@StevealiciousTech]

It's close...just don't take photos...or want updates.

[@Bluwyntertech]

I was just about to do a video comparing those two 😂

[@Seahawksnumber1]

your right cameras usually suck on mid rangers and as a rule little to no updates. but for basics they work great. just don't compare it to more expensive phones.

[@vblic]

People don't even look twice at a photo. When they realize they have so many photos they don't want to do anything with them. Apple is smart because their phones have great cameras. People will take so many pictures and use up the storage and pay apple for more storage. And people will give a kidney for an iPhone. In my opinion.

[@michaelmarks5012]

Who keeps their phone for 7 years to cash in the updates anyway?

[@Seahawksnumber1]

Nobody should get a mid range phone and then complain that it's not as powerful as their iPhone they had.

[@NowKissMyChucks]

Lol I don't know what they're expecting😅

[@LissyRedgown]

I feel like lack of education on mobile devices is what causes this lol

[@ashleyz6682]

​@@LissyRedgown I believe it's more of wanting something for nothing because some people want a thousand dollar performance phone while only paying two hundred dollars...get real people!!! 😂

[@LissyRedgown]

@@ashleyz6682 That's also a high possibility but I think a lot of older folks who come from an iPhone don't realize its a top tier phone and anything significantly cheaper doesn't compare. 😂

[@PatrikKron]

Compairing from the same year of course you would expect a premium phone to be quicker. But I think it would be reasonable to think that a half price phones would be better in some aspects than a 4 year old iphone for example.

[@bricequirl]

One major point missed when comparing these two particular phones is storage. The $499 price point for the GP8a only includes 128 GB -- which I feel simply isn't enough, especially for this phone. Shutter bugs are most attracted to this device because of its camera. But after three years of pictures & vids, 128 GB isn't going to cut it. Ironically, for the price tag of $399 the Moto Stylus comes w/ 256 GB; but you could get away w/ only 128 GB, because you have SD expandable memory. SD cards are so convenient for storing pictures & vids. P.S. Hey Google, how about you give up pushing 128 GB storage as the base config? Just give us 256 GB. I'm never going to become a Google One subscriber, especially when such tactics are blatantly obvious.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Yep, it is definitely an advantage to have the on-device extra storage. That's what they are trying to do. I hated when they took away the full image quality storage for the life of the phone.

[@bengoey]

I think nowadays 256GB should be a standard. I bet it is not much more expensive to give us 256 GB as the base for a manufacturer, just don't charge us £100 or $100 like Apple does.

[@naptime43x]

i was wondering why the limited storage, when it couldnt cost but $5 more to upgrade it, and they could charge $50. then you mentioned google one and it all makes sense.

[@naptime43x]

i wondering why they didnt increase the storage when it couldnt cost them more than $5 and they could charge $50. then you mentioned google one and it all makes sense.

[@ramondelgado6778]

$60 more gets you 256 gb of internal storage w/ the 8a and the 8. Hold them both, the 8a feels WAY more premium. The cameras are not even comparable. 7 years of updates. The 8a and 8 are actually less expensive if you consider how long you can use it for. The Pixel is a much better value. Now the Moto is $249 on sale at Best Buy. So now you can talk about cheaper. Great review!

[@mathesar]

Some reviews say the Stylus 2024 isn't too far off camera quality with pixel phones but the pixel 8A's smaller screen is the main negative for me, guess I'm just used to having 6.7 / 6.8" phones over the past several years so a smaller screen would feel like a pretty big downgrade.

[@Platinumtag]

Bigger screen is better for typing too.

[@patrickmcclure2999]

You don't want that Pixel, I've had a 6 pro, and 8 pro which I returned. Both of them horrible cell signal and service on Verizon, bad battery life. None of those Pixel's will likely last the 7 years anyway. I've never had such a frustrating experience, I love Google software, but those phones where both horrible and my friend had a 7 Pro and had basically the same experience. A 200 dollar motorola phone shouldn't have service on the same network where my 900 dollar 8 Pro could barely get a bar. Just getting my frustration out, I don't want another Pixel for free LOL........

[@MrJnapkid]

Moto G Stylus 128GB is $259 without discounts on the carriers. The 256GB is the unlocked version. at $399. The Pixel 8A is double the price for the 128GB version.

[@Darkboy5109]

I just paid the plan and got it

[@ifacedownworship]

Phones with Snapdragon SoC like this Moto is compatible with Google Camera. Just find some compatible Google Camera app (there are hundreds) and install them on the Moto, and choose also some configs. I've been doing this for years, that's why I always choose phones with Snapdragon SoC. Then taking pictures become Pixel-quality.

[@LM77va]

I think Motorola has a market strategy: Sell a good phone cheap enough for their customers to justify buying a new one every year. Unlike the junky Samsung A- Series the Stylus 5G actually is a decent device (minus the updates) its also cheap enough for you to want a new one by the time the Stylus 5G 2025 model comes out.

[@Platinumtag]

Motorola doesn't have a lot of update like Samsung but the performance is steady and battery life is great and u won't potentially have bug with those update....I have the g stylus 2020 and I love it I'm planning to get the 2025 stylus....I have the 2023 but I haven't use it as yet bc I like the 2024 more.... Lil bigger and look great.

[@allks88]

I concur. I believe that is exactly what Motorola is doing. You can buy a new one every year and in 3 years you will have paid the price for one flagship phone.

[@mbarrow360]

Watching on my stylus 2024 got it free

[@StevealiciousTech]

Can't beat that!

[@rashardcoe29]

Mine was $29 plus the plan, so I can't complain either 😅❤

[@pumpedupbro4200]

Me too, i got it on the first day for 399 unlocked

[@mbarrow360]

@@pumpedupbro4200 unlocked version is the best I'm going to buy one once it is discounted

[@Tristin471]

Which carrier did you get it for free?

[@naptime43x]

im glad you did this comparison because these are 2 of the finalist i am looking at for a new phone. for me it comes down to price, the Pixel 8a looks awesome and has a $50 discount right now, but its still $450, while Moto G Stylus is $350 now, and since I already have a motorola, I get another nearly $100 off, making it around $250, a $200 difference. Google gives $0 for my trade in. The lack of software support and updates is unfortunate, but I was using a motox4 for a long time, and even though it hadnt updated in many years, it still worked perfectly fine. Only when apps started requiring newer versions of Android did I get something else. Whatever the back is made of is irrelevant for me, since I always use a case anyways. Google is a bit AI intense for me, but maybe in the future I will be more accustomed to it, but for now not really interested. The camera might be a lot better in the Pixel, but I have been happy with motorola in general, maybe its a case of you cant miss what you never had. Another thing is the Motorola phones uses 'glass' for the screen that is not very durable, whereas the 8a uses gorilla glass which i think is more durable. Personally I like the plastic, the phones are generally lighter and tend to 'bounce' instead of break when dropped I would probably go with the Pixel, but the Stylus being $200 less is probably going to be the deciding factor. In theory I could afford to replace it again next year, and the OS updates being limited wouldnt really matter as much. thanks again for the review, i enjoyed seeing a side by side comparison of size and features.

[@PScott-wg7gf]

Why do they always make colors that you can't find in big box ?

[@grndzro777]

Got a drop protector, and a clip on belt case. It could only come in hot pink and I wouldn't care.

[@Wayman_Simmang]

moto G imho is better and I have owned almost every pixel phone, The moto is fast, nice screen, pen included and fells better in the hand,,

[@JosephMass]

I have the stylus and it's a very solid phone I also have a pixel 7a and camera wise the pixel wins by a mile but display and CPU wise the Moto wins I can play PUBG on max settings with no lag or problems at all!

[@ifacedownworship]

Simple. Install Google Camera on the Moto.

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Motorola knew what ppl needs in a phone and made them good enough. The Motorola is the king of the midrange phones in 2024. The camera takes really good pictures and it shoots in 4k video. the processor is surprisingly fast in all applications and that includes gaming. you will need to try it to believe it. I had mine coming from a samsung note 10 plus.

[@jejunamja]

Good video I'll probably be getting the Moto when a decent sale comes along

[@anthonylawson518]

Walked out of At&t with it and paid $21! It's only $3 bucks a month plus my plan

[@jejunamja]

@@anthonylawson518 yeah that's a good deal The only problem is for me AT&t is worthless where I live , coverage area is not very good but hey good on you man

[@USSPython]

Prime day deal right now, the red Stylus 5G 2024 is currently $250! Can't beat that my friend

[@jejunamja]

@@USSPython I just checked it looks like it's $349 Am I wrong can you send me a link to what you're seeing

[@USSPython]

@@jejunamja it looks like they fixed it late last night :(

[@kwekutwumasi6001]

The moto g stylus is close to the s24 ultra but not even close to the pixel 8a?

[@StevealiciousTech]

That's a question mark...not a statement. And even if it weren't, this is comparing two devices in a similar price range...when one device is $900-$1,000 more, there is a much higher bar to get over.

[@bill5740]

I definitely like Motorola's design this time around over the Pixel, but I'm currently happy with my Pixel 8A.

[@ramondelgado6778]

$60 more gets you 256 gb of internal storage w/ the 8a and the 8. Hold them both, the 8a feels WAY more premium. The cameras are not even comparable. 7 years of updates. The 8a and 8 are actually less expensive if you consider how long you can use it for. The Pixel is a much better value. Now the Moto is $249 on sale at Best Buy. So now you can talk about cheaper. Great review!

[@BabysitterSky]

I laugh at people who honestly think they're going to keep the same phone for 7 years. I

[@paulweston1148]

Sorry, ill never buy another google product intentionally after my pixel 7 screen adhesive gave out TWICE and google refused to take accountability for it. Got this moto stylus on sale from best buy for $240 unlocked and its really good for the cost.

[@anthonylawson518]

Walked out of At&t today and paid $21!

[@StevealiciousTech]

Lol can't beat that!

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

Remember your paying good money per month for your carrier to get that 25 dollar phone.

[@anthonylawson518]

​@@BigPoppa-t3zI have to have a provider. And I got this phone at a heavy discount. Win/win in my book.

[@arikrishnan6729]

I think new edge 2024 is comparable with pixel 8a

[@bengoey]

Pity it is not available in the UK

[@HaydenArter]

I'd say oneplus 12R vs motorola thinkphone

[@michianadroneservicesllc858]

I'm assuming that Motorola is concentrating on a AI chip and software for their newer models.

[@LM77va]

This phone is $199 from Straight Talk (aka Wal-Mart)

[@StevealiciousTech]

Hard to beat!

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

Hopefully it doesn't get slow after 6 or 7 months like mines did

[@dmp3231966]

You know it Steve but pixel is miles ahead of g stylus I would keep my a35 over moto g stylus any day like the vegan back. That's it. Great video Steve and the snapdragon 6 gen 1 is OK exynos 1380 is better than 6gen1. Not by much but it's better ui is also better 👍🏾✊🏾 also screen quality is better on a35 than pixel 8a and moto g stylus 5g.

[@slickyy5552]

Moto stylus 5g is eons better. Not even close

[@Catbus-Driver]

A35 has lower ppi, lower nits, lower screen to body ratio... Everything about it's display is just slightly worse. It's a good phone for the money, but that's a weird comment to make lol.

[@LissyRedgown]

Really need to just get someone to combine these two 😂

[@StevealiciousTech]

That would be cool!

[@adognamedbird]

Well since I only had to pay $60 with cricket to get the Moto g stylus 2024 which is really just the first month's service.... And it'll be unlocked after 90 days...

[@west15]

Motorola phones are not phones worth paying for. I bought the Metro T-Mobil model Moto G Stylus 5G - 2023 for $40. No regrets if you buy it at this price Motorola phones should be purchased cheaply through mobile carriers.

[@jejunamja]

Yep totally agree I would never pay $400 for that Moto phone there's always a sale and a carrier deal

[@mathesar]

Agreed I've always got my moto phones through a carrier via upgrade discounts, most recent being the Moto G Power 5G 2024 for $89 (8GB Ram / 128GB storage) Pretty nice phone especially at that price.

[@PScott-wg7gf]

Hey Google, we don't need a race to the top with price, iPhone already does that.

[@gabrielhung1647]

I bought Google phones before, even they have 7 years softwares update but most people won't use more than 7 years due to Google phones batteries are suck and can't last long...! 😂

[@Platinumtag]

After all that update the phone will start freeze...Motorola don't usually have much update reason longer battery and performance....update isn't a good thing these days some comes with bugs

[@curly__3]

I would never buy anything from google.

[@StevealiciousTech]

Well that makes it easier for you, doesn't it? But plenty of people do.

[@EdingardSIGMA]

@@curly__3 Google Translate, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Photos, Chrome, Google Calendar, GPay, and Gboard are superior to Apple Translate, Apple Maps, iCloud Mail, Apple Photos, Safari, Apple Calendar, Apple Pay, and Apple Keyboard, respectively. Not to mention, Apple does not have a competitor to KZbin, and does not have a quantum computer to go against Google’s Sycamore. Google Pixel is becoming a worthy competitor to iPhone. iPhone lovers are just 🧠-🧽🧼 🐑. That just shows Google is superior to Apple.

[@EdingardSIGMA]

@@curly__3 Google Translate, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Photos, Chrome, Google Calendar, GPay, and Gboard are superior to Apple Translate, Apple Maps, iCloud Mail, Apple Photos, Safari, Apple Calendar, Apple Pay, and Apple Keyboard, respectively. Not to mention, Apple does not have a competitor to KZbin, and does not have a quantum computer to go up against Google’s Sycamore. Google Pixel is becoming a worthy competitor to iPhone. iPhone lovers are just 🧠-🧽🧼🐑. That just shows Google is superior to Apple.

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

They make the software you use don't they?

[@callmeNeno]

@@EdingardSIGMAyou sound ridiculous lol 😂

[@arikrishnan6729]

Motorola is shipping with new hello UI

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

And won't update it on the moto g stylus in about one year from now

[@RobReznikov]

I think OnePlus is so much better then Motorola, I have the Pixel 8 , I be honest it over heats. OnePlus it's so much better it charges alot faster.

[@bricequirl]

First 🎉

[@mbarrow360]

First (ish) jk 😂

[@StevealiciousTech]

Lol, nice try.

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

Old school feel = shit

[@papajohn_yt]

I just love my P8a 🤍

[@xadam2dudex]

Well this is a dumb comparison .. The Pixel 8 is a higher end phone the moto g is a midrange phone at half the price ..

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

Pixel 8a that is still better than the Motorola

[@xadam2dudex]

@@JhonDot-fm1ms it is a much more expensive phone I hope for the price they give you more functionality if not you got ripped off

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

​@@xadam2dudexnah I'ma get the Samsung a35 because it's in a good sweet spot

[@paulweston1148]

​@@JhonDot-fm1ms a 35 doesnt have wireless charging, a weaker processor, terrible camera setup....kinda killing yourself there.

[@JhonDot-fm1ms]

@@paulweston1148 I mean still better than a Motorola but pixel is wayyy better than both