Moto G Stylus 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256GB | 50MP Camera | Scarlet Wave

Bought this to replace a OnePlus 10 Pro as I was tired of the quirky os and battery drain. Had previously used LG phones and had missed the sim card and audio Aux out. Was interested to see that this had both, as well as a stylus.Got it for $250 on Prime Day and my biggest fear going from a Snapdragon 8 gen 1 to a 6 gen 1 was performance. I've been more than pleasantly surprised. In fact, when using Spotify and other apps that require a fast scan down the page I've actually found it faster. Was also happy to see just how sharp the red version looks. I put it under a clear case and love the way it looks.The camera app is certainly a weak point as it really does give extra color to images, and can take a split second longer to take a photo than a premium S22/iPhone, but its fine for my limited use.The battery has been the star of the show. Minus the relatively slow charge vs OnePlus's 60W charging, it's been amazing. Getting two days of battery life has been insanely refreshing.In second place for my favorite design angles, only by tiny bit, is the screen, which seemed to have a better white balance than the OnePlus 10 Pro. It's beautiful. It's also been very crisp and responsive, with the touchscreen always hitting the exact spot I touch (an issue I had on the OnePlus).Overall, for $250 (!) or even $400, this is a tremendous value. I don't game or do much video processing, so I can't speak to that...but for me, minus the camera speed, this daily drives very close to the flagship phones of my past. Add to that an audio Aux jack and the ability to add additional SD storage and it's a no brainier for most non power users (IMO). If you're not a power user and are looking to save cash on a solid phone, I'd say go for it. So far (2 weeks in), I couldn't be happier with my choice.

For the price this phone is hard to beat. It is fast enough for all the tasks i've thrown at it with it's midrange processor. The screen is nice and bright and very smooth. I don't notice the lower resolution screen compared to flagship models but this has never been a feature I was concerned about. The moto features on top of google's android 14 are great. I like the chop to turn the flashlight on and spin to open the camera app even with the phone is locked. The fingerprint reader is great and really quick. The camera is slow but it does have a 50mp shooter. it might be faster if I drop the resolution down a bit. I don't need 50mp phone images. My professional camera is 33mp and performs great. I don't know why my phone is even capable of shooting 50mp photos. It seems like a marketing gimmick. Great phone, great price. Hopefully the hardware holds up.

Yeah, I know most phones these days are the same rinse and repeat but I'm really digging this phone!So much so that I'm writing a review, which i dont usually do for phones.It has everything you could want and at a really good price.Standout features: Fast charging and great battery life- longest lasting battery in a phone I've had ever.Really good and loud phone speakers. Usually I don't use my phone speakers but these stood out to me. They are super loud and it sounds like it's coming from both sides of the phone and maybe even the screen. I tried covering the speakers with my hand or body and it doesn't get muffled like most phones.Really nice UI with a ton of features that I haven't experienced on other brands. Lots of gesture controls.Super fast and accurate in screen fingerprint sensor. Also works great with a tempered glass screen protector which has been a problem on my past phones.Stylus. Haven't used much yet personally, but if you really like stylus this is a rare feature to have on a phone so I think it's a standout feature for that reason.Nice metal construction on perimeter. I can't tell once it's in a case, but I was surprised to feel metal on a phone again. Especially at this price point.Next I'll list the features that I consider must have features for any phone but features that didn't particularly stand out to me as above the rest of any phone I've had in the past:120 hz screen with nice colors and resolution, nice cameras, NFC, wireless charging, USB C, headphone jack, good size, face unlock, fast enough processor not to notice any hiccups( I don't game on my phone so I can't speak on that front).All in all, I really can't complain about this phone at all. It has all the features I look for in a phone, exceeded my expectations, and did it all at a great price.I honestly think this might be my best phone to date. Truly wasn't expecting that when I bought as a quick budget replacement to my LG wing.

I have grown significantly attached to my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but it is dying after so many years. This phone was the only one to meet my needs: stylus, microSD card slot, a large size in the hand, and an affordable price. I've had a bit of a learning curve with this one. I am not a gamer or a photographer who wants to take pro level pictures. It's a simple phone, but not that simple. The red body is definitely eye catching and the phone is very light. I hope to use this for a long time.