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

Both are 2020-era Moto G Stylus phones with a built-in pen, a headphone jack and microSD expansion. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) is the better buy for most people: it adds 5G, a larger 6.8-inch screen, a bigger 5000 mAh battery and dual SIM, and it weighs less. The Moto G Stylus XT2043 is the older 4G model with a 6.4-inch screen, a 4000 mAh battery and 10W charging, so it only makes sense if you want the smaller body and don't need 5G. Owners of both praise the stylus and battery life; reviewers note the cameras and chips are mid-range, not flagship.

• Choose the Moto G Stylus XT2043 if you want a more compact 6.4-inch phone with a stylus and you don't need 5G.
• Choose the Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) if you want 5G, a bigger 6.8-inch screen, a 5000 mAh battery and dual SIM in a lighter body.