Creative stylus. 50 MP camera system. Be more expressive than ever with moto g stylus 5G.
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Unleash game-changing performance. Find your edge.
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Even more expressiveEnjoy pinpoint control and a whole new way to express yourself. Jot notes, edit photos, sketch artwork, copy and paste text, mark up screenshots, you name it. The stylus works seamlessly with the Moto Note app, so you can start writing without unlocking your phone. You can even animate hand-drawn messages and share them on your favorite social apps. |
Set your creativity freeUnleash your creativity from every angle with a versatile 50 MP camera system. Eliminate unwanted motion blur with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), so your photos are always crystal clear. Fit 4x more in the frame with an ultra-wide angle lens1. Capture incredible close-up details with the Macro Vision camera. And turn everyday photos into professional portraits using the depth sensor. |
Larger than lifeGive yourself more room to express your creativity using the stylus. And give your photos, movies, games, and video chats the massive screen they deserve. You can even take notes and watch your favorite show, all on the same screen. The 6.8″ Max Vision FHD+ display stretches from edge to edge for an ultra-wide view. And a 120 Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates lag for smooth, seamless viewing. |
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Set Up Alexa Hands-Free On Your Phone1. Connect to Wifi or a cellular network 2. Settings menu > select Alexa 3. Turn Alexa Hands-Free ON Tip: Some devices only support using the “Alexa” wake word. |
Faster performance. No sweat.Be ready for the next generation of wireless technology today with a phone that’s built for tomorrow. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, you get the speed you need to connect to blazing-fast 5G networks. Stream movies, share content, and do all you want to do without breaking a sweat. |
Global Unlocked: use on any carrierGoogle Android Smartphone Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T Mobile. It also works with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, Tracfone, Google Fi, and H2O. |
Ashley Elfgen –
I have had this phone for 3 weeks, so far it works well, I haven’t used the fingerprint reader at all for fear that it doesn’t like my finger when I go to use it, and I have no complaints about the battery life and touch screen, however a day ago I dropped my phone while at work and the bottom of my phone hit the floor first and the stylus popped out and it bent, I didn’t notice at first that it bent until I was having issues getting the button of the stylus to pop out far enough where I could pull it back out of my phone and I had to use my keys to press the button down far enough so it would pop out, I managed to bend it back and it seems fine now.I was concerned at first if my phone would be compatible with boost mobile since I was transferring from total by verizon to boost and I went into one of the two active boost stores in my city, first one a lady broke a sim card out of the holder, stuck it in my phone, and a few seconds later told me my phone wasn’t compatible. Be careful when having employees check your phone because when I got home I cleaned up the phone to send it back and mentioned to my sister what happened at boost and she took her boost sim out of her phone and tried it and it worked, it was showing the service was boost mobile, and after she rebooted my phone she checked the about section and her phone number was in there. I was really annoyed about this because I didn’t want to send the phone back and it almost got sent back. I went to another boost store to start the process of transferring over and I had my sim from total by verizon in my phone and the woman who was testing my phone told me my phone was not compatible with boost, I had my mother with me and we both were arguing back with the lady that my phone was compatible and that it worked with my sisters sim card and the lady was telling us that my phone (which is factory unlocked, i’m the first owner) could have been locked by the carrier I was using, we ended up having to go home to get some info for the transfer and I tested my moms sim card which was also boost and my phone accepted it and I did a test call and called my dads phone and it worked. I ended up buying a new phone through boost, boosts version of this phone with the intent of giving it to my mom and I have not had a single issue with my phone and my boost service since I moved my boost sim into my unlocked phone.
Clay O –
Got this to replace my aging moto g8 power. Decided to go with moto once again since the price was in my budget.Cons:1. Lower volume than my g8 power. I have problems hearing phone calls with this. I have to find a really quiet place.2. Dim screen outside just like my previous phone. Don’t try to use this out in sunlight. It will not work out well.3. Not dual sim. Not sure why I thought it was but I do miss having my 2 sims with me.4. Stylus is a gimmick. Don’t bother with it. If you think you’re getting a note experience with it think again.Pros:1. Extra memory is a plus. I got the 256GB version with a 256GB card included and the extra memory is great for all my apps, files and media.2. The cameras are good. Not top of the line quality but worth the price.3. Battery life is nice. Not as good as my old g8 power but still lasts me a day.4. 120 Hz refresh rate is sweet. You could see the difference immediately. It’s a battery eater but worth it.
Blade56989 –
I would give this a 3.5 star if I could, but I thought a solid 3 was too low.I was in the market for a new phone, and I was looking for one with a NFC reader.But I wasn’t about to buy a 800+ Dollar moto edge for them to take away features like the headphone jack and Micro SD card slot.But as far as I could tell, non of their newer phones had an NFC chip without giving up those other features.I was about ready to give up and try searching other brands until they dropped this little gem a few months ago.It costs significantly less than the edge+, and it has all the features I was looking for in a phone without any tradeoffs! (At least on paper)Before I get into my main issue with this phone however, I will say every other aspect of this phone seemed great.Stylus is solid metal as well, nice quality.That said…The camera really was not impressive for me.Honestly speaking, it kinds sucked when put up against my expectations…I currently own a 2017 Moto g7 Power (12MP Single Camera), and before that a Droid Turbo 2 (21MP Single Camera).I used to love my Turbo 2, the camera was awesome!I was sad to give it up due to the failing battery, but the g7 while noticeable drop in camera quality, had an awesome battery!(Honestly, battery matters more to me than camera anyways.)When I found the Stylus 5G and noticed it had the same battery size as my current phone, plus all these features, I was super excited.But once I got the phone, the picture quality on the claimed 50MP camera was no better than the 12MP on my current one….I have 2 simple tests for this, take pictures of clouds, and take pictures of my pants.This tests both long distance and short distance image quality, and I judge it by how many details I can spot in the clouds, and how clear/easy it is to see the cloth pattern on my pants.Verdict: Barely any noticeable difference…Normally I wouldn’t be this critical of a phone, but for me to be able to notice a significant difference between 12MP Cam and a good 21MP Cam, but for a 12MP and a 50MP to be almost equal?…..Sorry, but the claims don’t match the results in my eyes.(Also tried multiple settings like Ultra Resolution and Pro mode, and even post editing. Didn’t Help)I do have a theory for why this might be happening though.This phone has a quad Pixel Feature.Quick Photography lesson:Photo sensors with larger Pixels sensors can absorb more light, allowing for better Night shots.That’s why a lot of newer cameras couldn’t take good night shots while a lot of older cameras did better.As the tech got smaller and more detailed, it gave up being able to absorb more light for night shots.That said:Quad Pixel Mode is a feature where the small pixels on a camera combine in groups of 4 to mix data and behave as if they’re one bigger pixel. (ergo: Quad Pixel)This allows for better shots in low light conditions.Long story short, I think the camera might be stuck in Quad Pixel Mode.50MP / 4 = 12.5MPWhen you look at that math, it makes sense why the phones camera’s have hardly any difference in quality.Problem is, I returned it for a replacement phone, and ran into the same issue…(That’s two phones that had bad cameras)I really want to love this phone, but I got my hopes to high for a ALL the features.And I didn’t really want to compromise when paying this much for a phone.So I returned the replacement.Hopefully this is just something software side that will be fixed later for other buyers.I did find another moto phone from last year that looks like it might fit my needs better.Even if the camera (108MP) is a quarter as good as it claims it will be better than this phone.And to top it off it’s 200$ cheaper and has a bigger battery.
Wendy Chan –
Brought this phone over 2 weeks ago. Noticed periodic delayed calls when it’s 5G LTE network with 5 bars of signals. The screen is equivalent to Samsung Galaxy S21 and takes good pictures. This phone comes standard with 3 homescreens, has features that will accommodate seniors like big buttons, enlarged text, change language used, etc. I read in someone’s review before purchasing this phone the battery life was great. After a full charge, minimal use only for phone calls, the battery lasted about a day and half.
@$ –
Great phone with massive storage, 8gb of ram. Fast, sharp reliable. I haven’t had any issues with this phone so far. There are other phone options of course and believe me, I stormed the internet, local stores, even overseas and this is the best phone you can get for the price. My previous phone was an overseas / international phone but I had to upgrade because US carriers were no longer supporting many of the phones communication bands. So, I arrived to the Moto G 5g Stylus 2022 when it went on sale and it has been great, no regrets at all. My only complain which is minor, is the volume range. It gets very quiet with only 2 presses of the slider button. Other than that, I feel lucky to have gotten this phone over the other mid range competition. This phone has everything and more than I need.
RV –
It’s a nice phone. Much different from my favorite LG V models. It’s not a high end phone. I miss wireless charging and stereo speakers.The extra SD memory card is preinstalled in phone
Karl –
I purchased this device to be used WITHOUT a SIM card or service provider. I want it for taking GeoTagged photos and playing MP3s from the 1TB MicroSD card. I also intended to use it for GPS navigation while in areas without cellular service. I want it for use on the trail and when travelling in very isolated areas.I haven’t had this device long enough to really say a lot about it other than i appreciate the fact Motorola did not junk up the operating system with lots of extra customizations. It came to me running Android 12 which is nice and current.I can confirm that it has a GPS receiver that works correctly without any cellular service required. It works fine with several free popular offline navigation and map apps. Its GPS is as accurate as my Garman handheld unit. For navigation, it is working better than my TomTom GPS.The battery life is extremely good in AirPlane mode. With light use I am getting 3-5 days on a charge. I do wish it would charge faster like some modern phones but it doesn’t seem to support any of the PD USB-C protocols.I have yet to take very many pictures with it. However, the ones i have taken look better than my Iphone8+.I did do some testing to see what VMNOs this would work with if i decided to get service. Using the IMEI number i have tested for compatibility with the following providers:Is Compatible with:Mint MobileMetro by T-MobileBoost MobileTwigbySpectrum MobileTotal By VerizonCricketTelloNot Compatible with:Boost InfiniteVisibleXfinity Mobile
Sam B. –
Sure, I would have preferred to have a top of the line Apple phone….BUT for about $250, I get a super phone that does WAY MORE than I need…plus I can NOW afford to buy a tank of Biden inflated gasoline for our two cars….but I’d better hurry before gas goes up again….and again…and again !
MrEd –
Great screen, easy navigation, very good battery duration between recharges, and the stylus is like a prosthetic device for my thick fingers. And it has NFC and a 256 gb micro sd card. Easy and very inexpensive to install the TracFone sim card in this unlocked device. I can find it with the Tile on my car key holder, and the Tile app on it can find my car keys, which I misplace frequently. Excellent tutorials on You Tube. While I haven’t used or tested all its features, it does all I need it to do.Happy with my purchase and I recommend it.
Abhishek –
I recently purchased this smartphone for specific purposes, and so far, it has met most of my expectations. Here’s my experience with the device:First and foremost, I wanted a phone that I could use without a SIM card or service provider. I intended to use it for taking GeoTagged photos and playing MP3s from a 1TB MicroSD card. Additionally, I wanted to utilize its GPS navigation capabilities in areas without cellular service, especially when I’m on the trail or traveling in isolated areas. This phone has proven to be suitable for these purposes.One aspect that stood out to me is that Motorola did not overload the operating system with unnecessary customizations. It came with Android 12, which is the latest version at the time of purchase. The clean interface is refreshing, and I appreciate the lack of bloatware.Battery life has been exceptional, particularly in AirPlane mode. With light usage, I can go 3-5 days on a single charge. However, I do wish it supported faster charging protocols like some modern phones, as it doesn’t seem to support any PD USB-C protocols.In conclusion, this smartphone has performed well for my specific needs. Its GPS functionality, clean operating system, and impressive battery life have been highlights of my experience.