Side-by-side technical data

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) vs Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)

Comparison between Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G, Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) and Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G is the most complete choice for connectivity and a smoother display: it brings 5G, Wi-Fi 6, 256GB, and 120Hz. The Moto G Stylus (2021) trails there, while the Moto G Stylus (2022) stays with 4G, Wi-Fi 5, and 128GB.

The Moto G Stylus (2021) has a clear performance edge over the Moto G Stylus (2022): its Snapdragon 678 beats the Helio G88 in Geekbench 6, scoring 688 versus 425 in single-core and 1,497 versus 1,355 in multi-core. It also records rear-camera video at 4K and 30fps, which the other two do not.

The Moto G Stylus (2022) matches the 5G model’s battery capacity at 5,000 mAh, versus 4,000 mAh for the 2021 phone, and adds a 50MP main camera; the 5G and 2021 models have 48MP. The 5G and 2022 phones share Android 11, 6GB of RAM, and 5,000 mAh, leaving each with a different buyer-focused strength.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G is better for buyers who want 5G, Wi-Fi 6, 256GB, and a 120Hz display.

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)

The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a 50MP main camera.

The verdict

Your pick: Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.

Category
Category Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Design & display 5.8 5.2 5.6
Performance & hardware 4.7 3.1 3.1
Camera 5.2 5.2 4.6
Connectivity 5.7 4.6 4.8
Battery & charging 5.1 3.5 5.1

Which one is for you?

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G, if you care about…

Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
against 90 Hz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
against 128 GB · 128 GB
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
against GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G · GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021), if you care about…

Body Thickness
9 mm
against 9.4 mm · 9.5 mm
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
688
against 425
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,497
against 1,355

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Processor Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 MediaTek Helio G88
Processor Process Size 8 nm Best value 11 nm 12 nm
Graphics GPU Qualcomm Adreno 619 Qualcomm Adreno 612 Mali-G52 MC2
Storage Type eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz 2.2 GHz Best value 2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB Best value 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu Score — 171,844 254,400
Geekbench 6 Single-Core — 688 Best value 425
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core — 1,497 Best value 1,355
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2 x 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 cores and 6 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 460 cores Octa-core CPU with 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold cores and 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver cores. Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 6 GB Best value 4 GB 6 GB Best value
RAM Type DDR4 DDR4 LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes Yes
AnTuTu version — — v10

Design

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Body Colors Green Black, White Blue, Rose Gold
Body Thickness 9.4 mm 9 mm Best value 9.5 mm
Body Width 77.5 mm 77.9 mm 75.9 mm
Body Height 169.5 mm 169.8 mm 170.2 mm
Weight 217.5 g 213 g Best value 216 g
Usable Surface 85 % Best value 84.8 % 84.6 %
Body Materials Glass, Plastic Glass, Plastic Plastic
Resistance Features Water Resistant Water Resistant, Splash Resistant, Stylus Support Splash Resistant

Battery

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh Best value 4,000 mAh 5,000 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 10 W 10 W 10 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 21:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD
Display Diagonal 6.8″ 6.8″ 6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,080 px 1,080 px 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution 2,400 px 2,400 px 2,460 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 387 ppi 386 ppi 396 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz Best value — 90 Hz
Display Features IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Stylus Support IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Stylus Support IPS LCD, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Rear Side Side

Sensor

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Operating System Android 11 Android 10 Android 11
OS Family Android Android Android
OS Version 11 Best value 10 11 Best value
Google Services — — Yes

Connectivity

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM Single Nano-SIM Single Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value
Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Max. download speed 2,500 Mbps Best value 600 Mbps 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed 660 Mbps Best value 150 Mbps 100 Mbps

Audio

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Microphone Count 2 2 —
Audio Features A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE

Technical

Specification Moto G Stylus 5G Moto G Stylus (2021) Moto G Stylus (2022)
Model numbers XT2131, XT2131DL, XT2131-1, XT2131-3, XT2131-4 XT2115, XT2115-1 —
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