The new Moto G Stylus adds a 90Hz display, a big battery and not much else

Motorola is as soon as once more kicking off a brand new yr with a brand new Moto G Stylus, and this one nonetheless provides strong worth — in the event you’re prepared to make a few sacrifices. The newly launched Moto G Stylus 2022 mannequin nonetheless has a 6.8-inch 1080p show (albeit with a centered hole-punch digicam) and an in any other case largely fmiliar design, however makes the leap to a sooner 90Hz refresh price. You additionally will not be hurting for longevity with a sizeable 5,000mAh battery rather than final yr’s 4,000mAh pack.

Whereas these are considerable enhancements, this newest Moto G Stylus is oddly conservative in some locations. For one, there is no 5G — barely odd for a 2022 funds telephone when gadgets like Samsung’s A32 5G already managed the feat final yr. It ships with Android 11 as a substitute of Android 12, for that matter. You do get 6GB of RAM and a higher-resolution 50MP foremost rear digicam (up from 4GB and 48MP respectively), however Motorola has ditched the Snapdragon 678 in favor of MediaTek’s Helio G88. That is extra of a step sideways in efficiency than a leap ahead. You continue to get a ultra-wide and macro cameras, although, and the 128GB of expandable storage plus water resistance ought to assist the telephone final.

The 2022 Moto G Stylus is out there to pre-order now via Amazon, Finest Purchase, Motorola and Walmart for $300. That also makes it an excellent worth, however it’s not a simple alternative between this and final yr’s Moto G Stylus 5G. You may have a greater show and processing energy, however you will lose 5G and the additional built-in storage. The higher worth may rely upon sale costs for every handset, too. Till there’s an up to date Moto G Stylus 5G, chances are you’ll want to buy fastidiously to seek out the very best system.