Moto G Stylus (2025) First Look: Big Upgrades for Budget Stylus Lovers

Motorola is doubling down on its budget-friendly stylus lineup with the Moto G Stylus (2025), packing significant upgrades that make it the most compelling model yet. From a sharper display to a revamped stylus experience, this phone aims to deliver premium features without the premium price tag.

Expected to launch on major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, as well as prepaid providers like Cricket and Boost, the 2025 edition could be the best-value stylus phone of the year.

Here’s how the 2025 model compares to its predecessor:

The 2025 model retains a similar footprint (162.15 x 74.78 x 8.29 mm) but adds MIL-STD-810H toughness and an IP68 rating—a first for the series. The synthetic leather back (in Gibraltar Sea or Surf the Web colors) remains fingerprint-resistant.

The new 6.7-inch OLED display jumps to 2712 x 1220 resolution and 3000 nits peak brightness, making it one of the brightest in its class for outdoor use.

Motorola claims a 6.4x improvement in stylus responsiveness, along with AI-powered Sketch to Image for turning doodles into polished artwork. Google’s Circle to Search is also supported.

The 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor (with 2.0μm pixels) promises better low-light shots, while Motorola’s new AI engine handles real-time image optimization.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip and 8GB RAM should handle daily tasks smoothly, though don’t expect flagship-level gaming. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB (no microSD slot).

Android 15 ships out of the box, with 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates—modest but expected for the price.

The 5,000mAh battery promises 40+ hours of use. With last year’s model clocking 8h 25m in tests, we expect similar endurance.

For stylus fans on a budget, the 2025 model’s brighter display, rugged build, and improved stylus make it a standout. We’ll reserve final judgment for full testing, but this could be Motorola’s best G Stylus yet.