Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)

The Galaxy A53 5G is the better all-round phone: a 120Hz Super AMOLED screen, 5G, IP67 water resistance, stereo speakers and four years of Android updates make it the safer long-term buy. The Moto G Stylus wins on the stylus, a larger 6.8-inch display and a microSD slot, but its Helio G88 is 4G-only and slower, and Motorola's update support is shorter. Owners praise the A53's screen and battery life and complain about slow charging and a so-so fingerprint reader; G Stylus buyers like the pen and battery but note the dim display and sluggish performance.

• Choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G if you want 5G, a bright 120Hz AMOLED screen, water resistance and the longest software support in this pair.
• Choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus XT2211-1 if you want a built-in stylus, a bigger 6.8-inch screen and a microSD slot for notes, sketching and media.