MotorolaMoto G Stylus 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256GB | 50MP Camera | Caramel Latte

I had a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for years. Yes, I know the latest version is 25. The phone just worked. It had enough RAM ("Only" 64GB), a stylus, an SD card slot (256GB card installed) and it always seemed fast enough. I replaced the battery twice. As I said, it just worked. I'm a dog boarder so I take a LOT of pictures, like 80-120 GB per year. Did I say the old phone just worked? The ONLY reason I gave it up is because it doesn't support Android OS beyond version 9 and apps were starting to be not upgradable. We're now at Android 16. If the old phone supported newer operating system versions, I'd use it until it literally fell apart in my hand.Simply put, this Motorola does EVERYTHING the old phone did and with a better quality and noticeably faster and at less than 1/3 the price of the only Samsung that has every feature (see above) I need. The sound is louder and clearer and it looks just as good. Yeah, it's probably slower, objectively speaking, and the Moto has "only" 256GB of RAM compared to 512 or more in the Galaxy 25.The Moto is so new my carrier was not even aware of it (Released mid-April, 2025) and I was told they didn't support it. BUT, when I put those two phones side by side, they became aware of each other and proceeded to transfer all my data to the new phone while prompting me when to transfer the SIM card (And the SD card). The new phone connected and made calls, sent messages the first time. So, yeah, my carrier actually does support the phone. Literally the only "pain" was having to manually log into accounts again and, woe is me, I have to reconnect my email accounts. I last charged it evening before last and it's at 45% this morning.I am beyond impressed at how freaking easy it has been to upgrade. Even more impressed with the price. I stopped missing the old phone the next day. You don't know me but I just don't do that. Did I say I'm glad I found it? I'm glad I found it.

Great phone that I just recently upgraded from. This phone fits amazing in the hand, is the perfect weight, and looks amazing. It has everything you need and more. Great battery life, stylus, micro SD, fair amount of storage, and a bright screen while not having a lot of bloatware.The few things that kept it from being perfect was that it's running an older processor so can't run demanding games, it's camera is average, and the update support is also just average. All of the cons are what always comes with an affordable phone and none of them are "real bad" so there's zero reason to drop my rating.I would give this phone a 9/10

Yeah, I know most phones these days are the same rinse and repeat but I'm really digging this phone!So much so that I'm writing a review, which i dont usually do for phones.It has everything you could want and at a really good price.Standout features: Fast charging and great battery life- longest lasting battery in a phone I've had ever.Really good and loud phone speakers. Usually I don't use my phone speakers but these stood out to me. They are super loud and it sounds like it's coming from both sides of the phone and maybe even the screen. I tried covering the speakers with my hand or body and it doesn't get muffled like most phones.Really nice UI with a ton of features that I haven't experienced on other brands. Lots of gesture controls.Super fast and accurate in screen fingerprint sensor. Also works great with a tempered glass screen protector which has been a problem on my past phones.Stylus. Haven't used much yet personally, but if you really like stylus this is a rare feature to have on a phone so I think it's a standout feature for that reason.Nice metal construction on perimeter. I can't tell once it's in a case, but I was surprised to feel metal on a phone again. Especially at this price point.Next I'll list the features that I consider must have features for any phone but features that didn't particularly stand out to me as above the rest of any phone I've had in the past:120 hz screen with nice colors and resolution, nice cameras, NFC, wireless charging, USB C, headphone jack, good size, face unlock, fast enough processor not to notice any hiccups( I don't game on my phone so I can't speak on that front).All in all, I really can't complain about this phone at all. It has all the features I look for in a phone, exceeded my expectations, and did it all at a great price.I honestly think this might be my best phone to date. Truly wasn't expecting that when I bought as a quick budget replacement to my LG wing.