The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Is $170 Off Right Now

If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly phone with a built-in stylus, you might want to check out the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G—now down to $229.99 on Amazon, a $170 drop from its usual $399.99. Its 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate is smooth enough for most everyday tasks and casual scrolling, but it reportedly struggles under bright sunlight, which might be a dealbreaker if you’re often outdoors. Additionally, its water-repellent design might offer some reassurance against light splashes, but the lack of an official IP rating means it’s not built for rugged adventures.

For artists or anyone who thrives on jotting down ideas on the fly, the pop-out stylus is said to glide nicely on the screen, although it’s not packed with fancy extras like Bluetooth or advanced gestures. Still, its integration feels intuitive, launching a quick-access menu that keeps everything streamlined, when removed from its slot. Performance-wise, the Moto G Stylus 5G holds up surprisingly well. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage offer enough muscle for apps, light gaming, and everyday scrolling, with Dolby Atmos adding a layer of immersion to your audio. Plus, its 5,000mAh battery lasts over 13 hours, according to this PCMag review. Charging, though, is a bit of a patience game. The included 10W charger takes almost three hours to fully juice up the phone, and there’s no wireless charging either, but that’s pretty standard for a phone in this price range.

The camera setup is decent for daytime shots, with a 50MP main lens and an 8MP ultrawide that moonlights as a macro sensor, but it doesn’t work as well in low-light conditions. If photography is a big deal for you, you might want to consider the Google Pixel 7a which offers a more polished camera experience—for a steeper price of $449 (down from $499).