Moto G Stylus is getting a 2022 refresh, with a refocus on ensuring better stylus support, battery life, and camera functionality. In fact, the new 6.8-inch Max Vision FHD+ panel may be the same size as its predecessor. But it packs a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smoother experience when using the garaged stylus.
Conversely, the non-removable 5,000mAh battery can, according to the company, last as long as two days on a charge. And the new 50-megapixel quad pixel camera captures up to 4-times the light in low-light scenarios. While the 118-degree ultra-wide and Macro Vision lens capture 4-times the area and up to 5-times closer.
What else is happening with Moto G Stylus?
In terms of other specs, there are a few areas where Moto G Stylus 2022 won’t keep up with its predecessor. Namely, that’s on the connectivity front. Rather than packing in 5G support, the company is focusing on a solid 4G connected experience. That’s unsurprising, since standard 5G is, at its most widely distributed, not a whole lot faster than 4G.
Moto G Stylus also comes with a chipset that’s ever so slightly less powerful on the computing front. That’s because the company is opting for a MediaTek Helio G88 this year. As compared to last year’s Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. However, the newer chip is somewhat faster on the GPU front under benchmarks.
So it will be interesting to see how it stacks up, coupled with a reasonable up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Particularly since stylus support will undoubtedly perform better with a better GPU. Storage is expandable via a microSD card up to 512GB.
Specs
For those who’d prefer a full rundown of the specs, those are included here as provided directly by the company.
| Display | 6.8″ FHD+ Max Vision display | 90Hz Screen Refresh |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh | 10W Charger |
| SoC | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB built-in | up to 512GB microSD card expandable 128GB built-in | up to 512GB microSD card expandable |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP (f/1.9, 0.64μm) Ultra-wide angle + Macro Vision | 8MP, 118-degree FOV, (f/2.2, 1.12μm) Depth Sensor | 2MP (f/2.4, 1.75μm) |
| Front Camera | 16MP (f/2.2, 1μm) |
| Video Capture | Rear main camera: FHD (60/30fps) Rear ultra-wide-angle & macro camera: FHD (30fps) |
| Primary Camera Software | Shooting modes – Spot Color, Night Vision, Cinemagraph, Portrait, Cutout, Live Filter, Panorama, Dual Capture Artificial intelligence – Smart Composition, Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens integration Other features – HDR, Timer, Active photos, Burst shot, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, Barcode scanner |
| Audio | Loudspeaker | Smart PA 2 microphones |
| Connectivity & Features | 3.5mm headset jack & Type-C port (USB 2.0) | FM Radio | No NFC | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz & 5GHz | Wi-Fi hotspot | GPS (L1), A-GPS, LTEEP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo
Single SIM (1 Nano SIM + 1 microSD) |
| Sensors | Notification LED, Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, SAR, Sensor Hub, Fingerprint reader |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Colors | Metallic Rose, Twilight Blue |
| Dimensions | Length: 6.701 in (170.21 mm) Width: 2.988 in (75.90 mm) Height: 0.372 in (9.45 mm) |
| Weight | Weight 216g |
| In-Box accessories | Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool |
| Experiences | Personalize – Styles, Wallpapers, Layout Display – Peek Display, Attentive Display Gestures – Quick capture, Fast flashlight, Three-finger screenshot, Pick up to silence, Screenshot toolkit, Media controls, Swipe to split Play – Gametime, Audio Effects |
Pricing and availability
Those looking for an alternative stylus-enabled smartphone won’t have to wait too long for the Moto G Stylus to be available either. In fact, it’s available for pre-order starting today — February 3. And it can be found at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and the Motorola website. Consumers at some wireless providers, conversely, will need to wait. Consumer Cellular and Cricket will see the device on offer in “the coming months.”
Pricing for the Moto G Stylus has been revealed as well. The handset starts out at just $299.99 and comes in two colors. Metallic Rose or Twilight Blue.
2022-02-03 15:04:52