Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G 5G 2024

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is the stronger phone of the two. It adds a built-in stylus, a sharper 1080p pOLED screen at 120Hz, more RAM, wireless charging and a better front camera. The Moto G 5G (2024) is a simpler budget 5G phone with a lower-resolution 720p screen, 4GB RAM and an 8MP selfie camera, and its 3.7-out-of-5 owner rating is middling. Buy the Stylus if you want to write, draw or take notes and care about screen quality. Buy the G 5G 2024 only if a basic 5G phone with a headphone jack is all you need.

• Choose the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) if you want a stylus for notes and sketching, a sharper 120Hz screen and more RAM for smoother multitasking.
• Choose the Moto G 5G 2024 if you want a plain, lightweight 5G phone for calls, messaging and light apps and do not need a stylus or a high-resolution display.