Motorola took to covers off the latest editions to the Moto G family and they look very good!
First thing you’ll notice is that Moto dropped the number naming scheme used for all other Moto G phone since the Moto G2. I find this odd, since we say the Moto G8 Plus launch in late 2019. Oh well, I’m not that concerned.
There were two phones announced today the Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power.
You can read more about the Moto G Power by clicking the link below
This year we get a new Moto G entrant in the form of Motorola’s first stylus-enabled device, the Moto G Stylus. This device isn’t meant to compete with Samsung’s incredibly successful Note series, but more something that should clobber LG’s Stylo line. Thinking about it, the G Stylus is true to the Moto G mission which is to bring a premium like experience to the mid-range.
So, what does the Stylus bring to the table? Let’s check out the specs below.
Motorola Moto G Stylus Specs
| Operating system | Android™ 10 |
| System Architecture/Processor | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 Mobile Processor |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB |
| Storage (ROM) | 128GB built-in* | up to 512GB microSD card* expandable |
| Dimensions | 158.55 x 75.8 x 9.2mm |
| Weight | 192g |
| Display | 6.4″ FHD+ Max Vision display |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Charging | 10w rapid charging |
| Water Protection | Water repellent design |
| Rear Camera | 48MP Sensor (f/1.7, 1.6μm) | Quad Pixel technology Macro Vision (2mp, f/2.2) | minimum xxxcm focus distance Action Cam (16mp, f/2.2, 2.0μm) | Quad Pixel technology | 117° ultra-wide angle only Laser autofocus (TOF) |
| Video Capture | Rear main camera: UHD (30fps) | FHD (120/60/30fps) | HD (30fps) Rear ultra-wide angle camera: FHD (30fps) | HD (30fps) Rear macro camera: HD (30fps) |
| Front Camera | 16MP (f/2.0, 1μm) |
| Bluetooth® Technology | Bluetooth® 5.0 |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby |
| NFC | No |
| In-box Accessories | Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool |
| Experiences | Moto Actions: Quick capture, Fast flashlight, Three finger screenshot, Screenshot editor, Flip for DND, Pick up to silence, Media controls, Swipe to shrink |
A lot going on with this spec sheet that really is pushing into the top end of the mid-range phone sector. As with the Power it is brining the Snapdragon 665 and 4GB of RAM. However, it also has a few key differences. Check out some of the specs that really stand out for the Moto G Stylus
The Stylus and Moto Notes
What would be the point of this phone if not for the Stylus!?
As mentioned the G Stylus is not a Note-Killer but it will certainly bring some really fun features to the mid-range. The pen with the G Stylus is a passive stylus, meaning it does not pack any of the fancy button tricks of Samsung’s Note line, but Motorola will be launching a new Moto app called Moto Notes which will give users the ability to take notes by simply pulling out the pen and writing on the screen.
The Stylus is a polarizing accessory for phones. You either love them or hate them. I haven’t owned a Note device since the Note 4, but I always enjoyed the ability to be more precise when poking around on a smaller display. I expect much of the same with the Moto G Stylus and its pen.
6.4″ FHD+ Max Vision display
Like the G Power, the G Stylus has a 6.4″ LCD display, the same size as 2019’s Z4 which has served me really well. I expect this display to be just fine in most cases.
Camera
On paper the G Stylus really takes a leap compared the the G Power. The camera array is a triple-camera setup with a 48 megapixel shooter which should do really well in most scenarios. Next is a 2 megapixel macro sensor like that of the Moto One Macro and also found on the G Power. The third camera is a 16 megapixel action camera. The action camera, taken from the Moto One Action allows you to shoot landscape video while holding the camera vertically for a better grip.
How will the cameras perform, only time will tell as the review units start rolling in, but I am expecting a big step over previous G series devices. Until then, check out a few samples Motorola has provided.
Low light – Quad Pixel – Rear Camera 
Macro – Rear Camera 
Macro – Rear Camera 
Macro Rear Camera 
Rear Camera Group 
Rear Camera Solo 
Front Facing Selfie – Portrait Mode
Dual Stereo Speakers
Like with the G Power we are fortunate to have a mid-range phone with stereo speakers. Most mid-range phones have a small top or bottom firing speaker that always underwhelms. Stereo speakers are a welcomed addition here for sure.
NFC
I get a lot of use of out Google Pay here in Canada since it is accepted virtually everywhere. The G series has never had NFC, and the G Stylus stays the course. It’s not going to be a deal breaker for me, but it will be a pain to have go back to the physical card.
Battery
The G Stylus does’t pack the camera chops of the G Power, but the 4,000 mAh battery is still impressive. Getting 1.5 to 2 days of normal use should be a breeze.
With all of that, pros and cons aside, I am very excited to see what the G Stylus will bring to the table once I get my hands on a review unit.
The Moto G Stylus will be available this spring in Canada from Videotron. Pricing in Canada is unknown right now, but the US pricing will be around $300.
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