The Best Part of the New Moto G Stylus Phone Is a Pen I Actually Use

Moto G Stylus (2026) Pros

Revamped stylus helps a lot Bright 5,000-nit display Fast 68-watt charging Cons
Big price jump over last year Limited software support

After being delighted by last year’s Moto G Stylus, especially given its 68-watt fast charging and 256GB of storage for $400, I was eagerly awaiting Motorola’s 2026 follow-up. The Stylus phones have a nice blend of features and camera quality, but the stylus pen has mostly felt like a decorative extra. 

Motorola’s revamped Stylus phone now feels quite useful, reviving a number of features that Samsung used to include in its Galaxy Ultra line.



The 2026 Moto G Stylus puts particular focus on the active pen.

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The updated stylus pen has several perks that make

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