Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) scores 3.8 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) scores 4.5. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) leads in design, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) is ahead in display, performance, camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) cost $100 less ($399.99 vs $499.99).

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Motorola Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
3.8 From $399.99
Discontinued
Motorola Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
4.5 From $499.99
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Key differences

Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)

  • Better water resistance IP52 vs None
  • Lower launch price $399.99 vs $499.99
  • Lighter 204 g vs 215 g

Why choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

  • Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.5 inches
  • Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB vs 4 GB / 6 GB
  • Thinner 9.3 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Higher-resolution video 1080p@60 vs 1080p@30
  • Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2460 px vs 720 × 1600 px

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Overall 3.8 4.5
Display 5.3 7.2
Performance 3.1 3.7
Camera 3.9 5.2
Battery 3.8 3.8
Design 5.2 4.9
Software support 3.5 3.5
Value for money 1.0 1.4

Display

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Size 6.5 inches 6.8 inches
Type LCD, IPS LCD LCD, Max Vision
Resolution 720 × 1600 px 1080 × 2460 px
Pixel density 270 ppi 395 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✕ No

Performance

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Process 7 nm 6 nm
Max CPU clock 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 619
RAM 4 GB / 6 GB 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage 64 GB / 256 GB 128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Cameras

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 50 MP, f/1.9
Optical stabilization ✕ No ✓ Yes
Ultrawide — 8 MP
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 1080p@30 1080p@60
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
Front video 1080p@30 1080p@30

Battery and charging

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Capacity 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Wired charging 10 W 10 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✕ No
Charger in box ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Design and build

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Dimensions 165.4 × 75.8 × 9.4 mm 168.9 × 75.8 × 9.3 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm 9.3 mm
Weight 204 g 215 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Plastic Plastic
Back Plastic Plastic
Water resistance IP52 None
Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Nano-SIM Nano-SIM
Colors Moonlight Gray Steel Blue, Seafoam Green

Connectivity and features

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.1 5.1
USB USB-C 2.0 USB-C 2.0
NFC ✕ No ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Stereo speakers ✕ No ✕ No
Satellite ✕ No ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
OS at launch Android 12 Android 12
Interface — My UX
OS updates 1 years 1 years
Security updates 3 years 3 years

Launch and price

Spec Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Announced Apr 21, 2022 Apr 21, 2022
Released May 19, 2022 Apr 28, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $399.99 $499.99

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