Motorola is as soon as once more kicking off a brand new yr with a brand new Moto G Stylus, and this one nonetheless affords strong worth — when you’re keen 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 digital camera) and an in any other case principally fmiliar design, however makes the leap to a quicker 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.
While these are considerable enhancements, this newest Moto G Stylus is oddly conservative in some locations. For one, there is not any 5G — barely odd for a 2022 finances cellphone when units 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 important rear digital camera (up from 4GB and 48MP respectively), however Motorola has ditched the Snapdragon 678 in favor of MediaTek’s Helio G88. That’s extra of a step sideways in efficiency than a leap ahead. You nonetheless get a ultra-wide and macro cameras, although, and the 128GB of expandable storage plus water resistance ought to assist the cellphone final.
The 2022 Moto G Stylus is out there to pre-order now via Amazon, Best Buy, Motorola and Walmart for $300. That nonetheless makes it an excellent worth, but it surely’s not a straightforward selection between this and final yr’s Moto G Stylus 5G. You’ll have a greater show and processing energy, however you will lose 5G and the additional built-in storage. The higher worth may depend upon sale costs for every handset, too. Until there’s an up to date Moto G Stylus 5G, it’s possible you’ll want to buy rigorously to search out the very best gadget.