Moto G Stylus (2024) review

[@GSMArenaOfficial]

03:56 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will get one OS upgrade (to Android 15), plus three years of security updates. Sorry about the confusion.

[@Tejas-Rupade]

Hey Will, I have a question. I am really stuck between One Plus 12 & Xiaomi 14. Its all now boiling down to camera for me. You said for stills/photos both are great but for video Xiaomi is better since OP12 isn't that good Now I can't see the Xiaomi 14 on any of your guides/list like best flagship, best camera, etc while the OP 12 is there This is confusing me. Can you please help me with the difference between photo & video performance between two, your thoughts on which is better and why is Xiaomi 14 not on those guides! Sorry if you are seeing this post on multiple places. 😅 Really appreciate your opinion.

[@CallmeBigfat]

reply to him WILL!

[@mjlsosito]

That's Kinda Sus 🥴🥴🥴

[@mdprince5492]

price

[@ChristopherHedum-js8eg]

Had this phone for 3 days. Best phone Ive ever had for the price, $250 unlocked on Amazon had it on my doorstep in less than 24 hours. 256 gb, 8 ram+4 boost, Snapdragon 6, OLED. Have been playing PUBG, COD, Fortnite, Warzone, Gerdena, etc...all on HDR settings. Zero lag, ever! Quit hesitating and get it, thank me later....

[@derek17005]

Just got mine in and setup. Coming from a LG G8x, this thing is lacking nothing considering the $237 I paid on BF.

[@carolbryon6246]

It's only $200 at Metro

[@dyvbrumalcantara9549]

I've been using this one for almost a month.. It has superb performance... Couldn't notice some hiccups on gaming....

[@guillaume-s2o]

Same here , all is good and great gaming no heat problems like my old S22+

[@GrEeCe_MnKy]

all new phones feel fast, wait a couple of months and see how slow it becomes

[@JTT69]

​@@GrEeCe_MnKy Not at all with my Samsung S23 Ultra. From the begining to now the same speed, the same performance. I have it from february 2023 by now. 1TB version. But before, I have this isue with slowing the performance and it was with premium devices from Samsung.

[@vanquishhgg]

@@guillaume-s2o Can you test Brawl Stars for me?

[@devanarayans5131]

does it have palm rejection, please answer

[@iPhonenaire]

It has a stylus and a headphone jack. Samsung and Apple be playing us hard💢

[@hezekiahwallace2412]

You can get a stylus on a Samsung phone but you got to pay over $1,000.

[@issacharwilliams2404]

I'm watching from my MOTO G STYLUS 2024... Just felt like watching a video about my phone 😂

[@Kitten3012]

How do you like it so far? Thinking about switching from Samsung to this one! How is the camera?

[@ESKJR]

Can it run warzone?

[@ChrisB-Truth]

​@@ESKJRlike butter and on the highest setting.

[@ChrisB-Truth]

​@@Kitten3012what Samsung do you have?

[@YaniMoore-e2l]

Lol me too 🤣 I love this phone LMAO I actually downgraded from the iPhone 14 pro Max and i absolutely do not regret it I love this phone the battery lasts for like 2 days with moderate use

[@guillaume-s2o]

I got it since 2 weeks all is great , screen quality is 10/10 for the price and battery are INSANE to , good performance 8g ram 256go stockage, i try Pixel 8a for 1 week and i return it , slow charge small screen big bezels i try to Samsung A35 and i return im to , but this phone is perfect for the price

[@mokisan]

I absolutely love this phone. Has headphone jack Sd card slot And stylus Wish it was sold here

[@ironman8257]

internet stores ?

[@mokisan]

@@ironman8257 would have to pay too much of import tax if I had to import

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

Sadge ​@@mokisan

[@ChrisB-Truth]

The glass is fragile.

[@SpaceRanger187]

they need to bring back the sidekick phone with a stylus

[@tamchannel5838]

By far one of the best reviewers on KZbin - valuable information with relavant examples - every topic covered was well presented and to the point

[@TRUMP2four]

People please quit complaining about Motorola and their updates....the phones don't stop working because they're slower on pushing updates out. Enjoy the phone. Updates don't change a phone that much anyways.

[@SaltMinerOU812]

Most updates I get have negatively affected my experience because they often tweak or mess with things I use often and screw it up

[@stevanb.2590]

Using Samsung flagships for 7 years straight, updates actually change things. But for worse. As soon as new model is presented, whole experience degrades (phone becomes less responsive, battery life worse, even camera). So I don't get all that "what about software updates" fuss with Motorola

[@madmax2069]

Lmao, most android OS updates causes issues, mainly performance issues. You usually have to do a factory reset after a major update, and oftentimes the phone still isn't the same.

[@CarlBaltimore]

Very true. A phone is no good if doesn't make and receive phone calls and messages. That's important most of all.

[@madmax2069]

@@CarlBaltimore well being that these phones are connected to the internet have up to date software is also very important, unless you like massive zero day security vulnerabilities.

[@liezelperez9752]

Using this phone for 2 months now and I'm loving the features on this phone having to upgrade my phone storage with a SD card for upcoming concert I'm going to

[@sealsareop]

How good is the camera quality be honest please I’m thinking of buying this lol

[@JoeD250]

2nd note I work at a company who lease and sells Copier and we have imported 4x Moto G Stylus 2022. Good to take customers signature on the digital work order.

[@HunterB1densLaptop]

The ram boost from 6 to 12 gigs is the reason I love these moto phones.

[@tuanngnt]

It has only 8gb, where did you get 12gb?

[@ThingsIFoundOfficial]

@@tuanngnt The Motorola has 8GB of dedicated RAM memory, but you can expand it to 16GB.

[@HunterB1densLaptop]

@@tuanngnt you right. I must have been thinking about the 2023 that has 6 with 6 more available with ram boost. I have both phones.

[@madmax2069]

​@@tuanngnt moto has a function called ram boost, it effectively doubles the ram available

[@Nayan-ic3ig]

its a gimmick feature

[@danielsacilotto6235]

3 years of OS updates? I heard it was only 1 OS update.

[@constantine755]

The biggest con about moto phones is software updates....

[@kankantona9070]

Too few updates for a pixel-like UI

[@TheMreargasm]

How many os updates to be exact?

[@Zeltrax550]

​After lenovo purchased motorola mobility , moto phones get only one major O.S update.​@@TheMreargasm

[@SlimQuan_zw]

3 major ​@@TheMreargasm

[@TheMreargasm]

@@SlimQuan_zw it’s quite decent actually

[@CheyenneGuy33]

I have this phone & I love it more than any phone I've ever had. It's way better than apple!

[@N3tigen]

I think moto should bring one edge series a stylus as flagship specs. As Moto G stylus is only budget option for note taking not others

[@hezekiahwallace2412]

They did with the Motorola edge Plus 2022 but you have to buy the case and stylus separate.

[@AlexzandraKnoblett-vq1jz]

Getting mine in a few days switching from iPhone been wanting a phone with stylus

[@JoeD250]

At 4:00 Are you guys sure that this Moto will get 3 OS Updates? Usually they only give 1 and if I'm not wrong the G85 is within the 1st if not the 1st it self to get 2 OS Update. Please verify and let us know.

[@GSMArenaOfficial]

Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will get one OS upgrade (to Android 15), plus three years of bi-monthly security updates. Sorry about the confusion.

[@SalandFindles]

I got mine a few days ago for a retail price of $180 but after some fees, it came out to be something like $230 or so and it's a huge upgrade from my Moto G Stylus 4G (2022).

[@MccTube]

Where did you get it from?

[@SalandFindles]

@@MccTube My actual local US Cellular store. From the time I walked in, I walked out with it activated like 20 minutes later roughly.

[@Bahrta_sai]

The only annoying things about the fingerprint reader being under the display, is that my old phone has it on the back & I got used to swiping down on it to pull down the notification shade, which you can't do on this. The animations are neat, but I'd still rather have it on the back for that reason.

[@TaviousOliver-f4v]

Honestly, I like the fingerprint on the screen because on my old phones I would get annoyed I would have to reach my thumb behind my phone in order to unlock it

[@conspiracyFM]

Can you set the camera app to save pictures to the SD card by default?

[@devanarayans5131]

yep

[@milindabaxley4709]

How?

[@andrewvolpe7699]

​@@milindabaxley4709 check camera settings, or look up a video/guide. I would check camera>settings. If you can't find default save go to settings(app)>camera

[@carolbryon6246]

Yep. I can with my Galaxy A52 5g

[@KnowledgeableSpecies]

I really like this phone, Vegan leather is high quality and comfortable, I will note that it gets SWEATY if your playing a game or holding for a while. The speakers suck ngl but thats not a problem for me as I rarely need to use them, I like drawing! Micro sd support is insane, 1 terabyte for only 30 dollars and I don't need to pay a subscription. Battery life probably will go down over time as the battery doesn't have the best specs.... But having an oled display is incredible and the bezels are the same as the latest iPhone/Samsung! Camera is great in mid level lighting, inaane in high lighting and crappy in dark environments, however for the price this phone is worth it! NOTE! If you constantly mess with the stylus/fidget with it, IT WILL BREAK, either it will fall out or the tip will snap, take care of the stylus as I have broken it several times, it's not bad I just have big hands and like to fidget. Stylus feels silky smooth, you need to apply a little bit of pressure for good connections but not to hard or you'll break something lol. Stylus is 7 out of ten a little more than mediocre, fancy but not extremely fancy! The phone Itself is an eight out of ten very fancy for the price, if your looking for perfection get the s24 as this phone has an old processor and no water protection, if you get rain on it, fine! But if you drop it in the sink or toilet for even a second it will break. Additionally it will heat up in your hand outdoors and badly with heavy gaming. But if your looking for an insane deal, get this amazing phone, I love motorola, 4G moto is a no-no as those suck but the 5G models are pretty good! Razr is overrated though. I collect phones and my daily driver is an iPhone SE based off of iPhone 8, used to have one but it got too old. This is my secondary driver and I actually use this almost every weekend to draw and game with the stylus! I used the s24 for pictures and moto power phone as a backup, I mostly own old androids and motos, a couple Samsungs my collection is for mostly practical use but my old androids ( extremely pricey ) are on display only.

[@carolbryon6246]

U should buy a rugged case for it & screen protectors

[@Shark80228]

Is there a way to set just one app to vibrate, while all other apps stay on sound? I could only shut notifications for an individual app on, or off. Thanks for any help.

[@Thedesertguy75]

I got one several months ago, excellent mid ranger. Headphones jack feature is awesome, and I use it. The 8GB of RAM....."PLUS" the 8GB of RAM boost is awesome

[@mwanaldoalberto8089]

Is it dual sim with 2 physical sims and sd card as well?

[@MccTube]

​@@mwanaldoalberto8089it is duel SIM, one physical SIM and one eSIM. It has a micro SD card slot too

[@Pyschedelicfunk]

I have a 2022 5g Stylus and I like it, only down fall is screen protectors are hard to come by since it's not apple or Samsung

[@lexishannon2023]

Amazon is a great place. I found a privacy screen potector for my husbands for $6

[@lexishannon2023]

Came with camera protectors too

[@PatrickBaptist]

At family dollar they are on sale for $45 and have a $10 off coupon.

[@fluffylittlebear]

If they're selling them that cheap, they're definitely locked to some shitty cheap carrier. Bad deal.

[@foodbankguy74]

I have this for about 3 months now. Pretty solid device. Handles all my needs.

[@mwanaldoalberto8089]

Is it dual sim with 2 physical sims and sd card as well?

[@BrendaleeMarin]

I got this phone 4 $138 with boost mobile i love it

[@italianozuzu1232]

It's 75 at metro pcs

[@JewelSan-f5w]

Just got mine for $200. 3 months free service

[@louis20122]

Where did you buy for $200?

[@JewelSan-f5w]

@louis20122 in the slums of Texas. Can sell to you

[@LilJDTV-88]

I also use my Motorola stylus 2023 5 g for Madden 2025 and 2K24 and so far the performance and gaming was pretty good lag free so I can't wait to see how the successor goes

[@josephfades]

Mid-range phones have come a long way and with the help of Ai, mid-range phones take just as great of pictures as a flagship.

[@MS2024-n8c]

why this series not sell in cambodia ?

[@renaonlinegaming]

Just ordered one. I can't wait to test it out. I Have a moto g stylus 5g 2022, and it's in really bad condition ive had it for over 2 years. I hope this will work wonders.

[@RyanN880EP]

I just bought one as a gift, and just curious. Does this phone come with a 'screen cast' (to a tv) option come already installed in the phone? So she don't have to download an app of some kind? Thanks for any info

[@carolbryon6246]

Yeah it's called something else though. I think.

[@scalp340]

I have last years version of this phone. It's great, but I wish I could get the battery performance test specs for it from GSMarena. I feel like the 2024 version battery isn't as good as expected/as good as the 2023 and I'd upgrade if it was.

[@TT-kw5nj]

What does that mean it doesn't support HDR playback? No one else seems bothered by that so not sure i would even be missing anything. Probably still going to buy it.

[@jamalmuye9206]

Why only in north America we need it in Kenya

[@petrisalonen4893]

... also in Europe! Why Motorola, why only in USA? 😭

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

​​​@@petrisalonen4893because you have more buisness from china than the us So motorola just takes advantage of the budget market in the us after samsung has basically killed off the budget sector and lg is dead

[@gunpotato-uj2th]

Where to buy in Philippines?

[@SiaraMalhotra]

Costco? Amazon?

[@N3tigen]

You website written that its mark 1.3 million antutu. Correct it

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Can you turn off the 5G feature and only use 4G LTE?

[@MccTube]

Yes

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

@MccTube How???

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

​@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241go to your mobile network settings

[@carolbryon6246]

No. It's automatic

[@MccTube]

@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 very easy, go to settings, network and Internet, choose setting gear for your sim, then scroll down to allow 5g switch and turn it off.

[@nn-xm8lz]

does the 2024 version fix all the app crashes the 2023 was prone for?

[@CJLinOHIO]

What did he say, $400.00. I just bought one the other day from boost Mobile and only paid $39.99. I'm so excited to get such a neat phone at such a neat price.

[@tedmoise1398]

Well, your phone is locked to boost. The MSRP is $400 for the unlocked version, but it can be had for cheaper if you wait for a sale; as low as $250

[@CJLinOHIO]

@tedmoise1398 not planning on leaving boost so I'm not sure why the phone being locked to boost is even an issue. $40 for a $400 phone is an incredible deal.

[@rafster9655]

@@CJLinOHIOmay not be an issue for you, but not everyone wants a phone that will work with just one carrier, regardless of the price.

[@CJLinOHIO]

@rafster9655 And if somebody wants to pay $360 more than I did for the same phone just to have it unlocked good for them. After a couple years their phone will be outdated (hardware) and worth nothing the same as mine. Most people want the newest phone, so 2 years of upgrades is enough. Most will upgrade every 2 or 3 years.

[@dylanxitton]

The absolute dealbreaker is the 1 year software upgrade, for how much it offers that support alone is what holds it back :c

[@justinward7331]

I love mine. I had the 2018 edge. So this was a huge upgrade. I love how i can play xbox game pass on my friggin cell phone. So dope.

[@vlademirajarep8110]

This is not available in the Philippines

[@christophermorin9036]

How come the back of the phone says 50 mega pixel, but the cameras are both around 13?

[@Tejas-Rupade]

Hey Will, I have a question. I am really stuck between One Plus 12 & Xiaomi 14. Its all now boiling down to camera for me. You said for stills/photos both are great but for video Xiaomi is better since OP12 isn't that good Now I can't see the Xiaomi 14 on any of your guides/list like best flagship, best camera, etc while the OP 12 is there This is confusing me. Can you please help me with the difference between photo & video performance between two, your thoughts on which is better and why is Xiaomi 14 not on those guides!

[@passed50]

Bro I suggest buying the Xiaomi 14 it is ip68 and is more durable

[@brunolopes3431]

24bit Hi-Res audio support?

[@jaeehovaa]

Is this an upgrade from moto edge 2022? Should I just keep what I have lol. I have a dedicated razer edge for gaming so don't need a flag ship

[@SaltMinerOU812]

Everyone was saying they're only getting one year OS updates. you said three, which one is it?

[@petararmbruster5039]

3 years of security updates, one year of os updates

[@killerpanda2086]

I want to get this as a secondary phone For my games and art Seems good enough for me 🤷 My dumb samsung is running out of space and here im getting 256gb for 200 bucks? Sign me the fok up 😁😁😁

[@carolbryon6246]

Plus up to 2Tb ext memory

[@misstigerlilly7353]

I bought this phone about 3 months ago and I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's the phone , but the 2023 Moto phone I had before did the same thing , don't light up when someone calls or text then when someone calls ,nothing pops up to let you answer the phone , I have been waiting on important calls and when the call comes in I try and try to answer it and can't , some times it will pop up and let me answer it but more times I can't answer it ,does anyone else have this problem ❓I checked all the settings and it looks like I have everything set right but it still happens .... If anyone can help please let me know ,it seems like these phones are nothing but junk .

[@paulreyes-h7z]

There junk Ive had nothing but problems.

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

Install a new app for texting and calling G dialer and messages are notorious for dropping calls or not sending messages or phone calls

[@russellpeffer7736]

I've owned this thing about 5 hours and I can't get the stylus out. It's sort of stuck in. Like the spring doesnt work. I cant speak on anything else about it yet

[@MelissaDoktor-p8o]

Someone please tell me what one is better? OnePlus Nord N30 or Motorola Stylus 2024

[@Paul-eh9er]

Can you see the screen with Polarized sunglasses in landscape?

[@Odayian420]

Here's my thing right now my 2022 moto stylus is still priced higher than this one and i cant figure out why. Should i upgrade or should i stick with my 22?

[@Gabkicks]

This has a much better screen than the 2022. It's worth the upgrade. It handles multitasking better too. I think I paid under $100 via boost mobile for mine

[@msaintjo]

I'm considering replacing a note 9 that just won't hold a charge anymore. Through my carrier it's like $4 a month for 36 months with trade in and I can upgrade free anytime. Sounds like to good of a deal to pass up!

[@lymphomasurvive]

Spectrum?

[@idlychutney]

When will this be available in India?

[@TomoyoTatar]

I love this phone, my only wish is that the stylus was active instead of passive. I make art on my phone and I cant use passive; It's just not enough.

[@CROW_CREEK_SIOUX]

I thought it was only getting one OS update?

[@Melberch97]

Can anyone give me a comment on how cell service is??? Anyone have any issues??

[@rezyanulriyad2794]

GSMArena is always the BEST❤❤❤

[@methila9683]

Price?

[@Codex064]

Is this or Google pixel 8a better. I really need some quick advice lol.

[@BosscarS7troll]

Pixel 8a easily

[@devanarayans5131]

does it have palm rejection

[@CarlBaltimore]

I have a 2023 moto stylus and I only have a slight problem with it getting warm. That's it nothing else.

[@alrightythen888]

I returned it after two weeks. No defects just a garbage basic phone that is not usable for most people.

[@bigjake360t]

This is good phone, but I can't get past the front camera. I would rather not have a front camera than have permanent black dot on my display.

[@catsrus2890]

Wow, thank you for saying that as I didn't even notice it in videos until you said it!! Now, I definitely don't want it.

[@mannysequeira1182]

Boy do I have news for you

[@joshuawang5859]

Great practical phone, 3.5mm jack is shining

[@TeresaScott-fr4fo]

What carrier sells this Moto G stylus 2024, phone?

[@Idkcustomerrrr]

Metro

[@d.adrien7423]

At&t

[@carolt7872]

Boost

[@carolbryon6246]

Metro, Tmobile, Boost

[@GjordDeLad05]

Love everything about it other than the measly 1 OS update, If Motorola up their game to 3 then I'll take this over my current target the Xperia 10 Mk VI.

[@prowannab]

What amount of " google needs" does it have? I mean does google need to have access to everything to use anything? What kind of pic editing? My moto g play, If you crop a pic #175 in your library you go back to pic#1 after editing. Very frustrating.

[@carolbryon6246]

Android is owned by Google

[@Paulj327C]

Watching from my Motorola One 5G ace

[@divinemaniac7983]

I'm thinking about upgrading from the Pixel 7. The moto has a better refresh rate & better battery

[@karelle2610]

Is this esim compatible?

[@bonedatt]

Yes!

[@Elvis_Pond5]

Is it waterproof ❔

[@mytechcave]

I like the wide angle cam for wide shots. its has very nice details

[@RaquelNavas]

I just got the same phone 3 days ago and I love it ❤. But is it water proof????

[@carolbryon6246]

No but it has a coating on it

[@jralphroman]

He said 3 years of OS updates? I thought it was only one

[@SaltMinerOU812]

Same here unless they changed it or he just got it wrong

[@GSMArenaOfficial]

Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will get one OS upgrade (to Android 15), plus three years of security updates. Sorry about the confusion.

[@italianozuzu1232]

I still have the one plus 7 pro 😂😂

[@Tdubb-nr9gr]

Same here lol​@@italianozuzu1232

[@albanaacunha846]

If I take this one in Latin America , will it work?

[@Mister-Gee-9999]

Does the phone support multi user?

[@devanarayans5131]

yep

[@devanarayans5131]

yep, all moto phones do

[@johndrippergaming]

wish they make one with pressure sensitivity :/

[@feastorafamine]

No Bluetooth? Whaaa? Please distinguish between using the stylus and having Bluetooth connectivity

[@jejunamja]

Thanks for the review but I watched other reviews and they said it was only getting one android update and three years of security patches so are you guys sure on what you said

[@GSMArenaOfficial]

Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will get one OS upgrade (to Android 15), plus three years of security updates. Sorry about the confusion.

[@naga2015kk]

in the year of our lord 2024, Motorola came out with stylus. this must be a landmark event of mankind

[@rickysandoval2166]

The longest phone I've had let me block all updates. About 3 years it lasted.

[@markmartinez3901]

Phone memory?

[@hezekiahwallace2412]

The unlocked version has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

[@teknicalmadeit]

Omg that chin is beautiful. Finally a Moto with a thin chin.

[@LuisMorales-it1jr]

Did he say no Bluetooth ?

[@LilJDTV-88]

I use a Samsung Galaxy s24 FE as my main phone I used Motorola phones for work and GPS and the Motorola phones work just fine it does suck that the phone only gets one year of iOS updates so you have to upgrade every year but phone carriers will let them go for cheap or even Free

[@MV-bj1yk]

Phone is not ready for the big leagues due to lack of security updates ...

[@muhammadalisherazi1277]

Epic videos guys.

[@Trina_Moses-256]

Anyone watching from motoroal Edge 50 ..??❤❤❤

[@kencole2599]

0:10

[@samarth...]

India launching date..........?

[@newfnshow031]

so $400 and supposedly it's perfect, I'm skeptical. Anyway, I went with the pixel 8a and I'm pretty happy.

[@drdoc7508]

Great phone at price point but os updates lack

[@andy0995]

See, if non Chinese brand design a phone it will look clean. Especially on the camera module set up. You can't say the otherwise though if the phone made in China 😮‍💨.

[@happyface4234]

what are you on about? a lot of phones are made in China 😂😂😂

[@pryebloo63]

Lovely device

[@JuanCarlos-79]

There is erroneous information, the truth is that it will have 1 year of operating system update and 3 of security patches ☝️

[@GSMArenaOfficial]

Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) will get one OS upgrade (to Android 15), plus three years of security updates. Sorry about the confusion.

[@azeez8399]

This is a quality review.

[@MilkMyth]

Can someone with this phone try Nomad Sculpt on it?

[@kevinfightsbears]

Honestly for the price i would recommend people get the Samsung galaxy A55 5g, seriously that phone is perfect

[@happyface4234]

But no wireless charging, nfc is market dependent, and no snapdragon, no stylus.