Motorola is bringing a bold new update to its affordable smartphone lineup with the launch of the moto g stylus – 2025, arriving April 17 in the U.S. and May 13 in Canada. With a focus on creativity, durability, and smarter everyday features, the new model includes a revamped stylus experience, AI-powered tools, and a rugged yet stylish design, all at a midrange price point of $399.99.
A More Responsive Stylus and Smarter Tools
The star of the show is the built-in stylus, which now boasts over six times the responsiveness of its predecessor. Whether you’re jotting notes, sketching doodles, or highlighting text, the updated stylus aims for a fluid, natural feel.
Motorola is also layering in smart software to support creativity. The new Sketch to Image feature, built into Moto Note, uses AI to turn basic sketches into artwork. Google’s Circle to Search is also on board, letting users get more info about anything on-screen just by circling it.
Built to Handle More Than Just Ideas
The moto g stylus – 2025 is wrapped in a leather-inspired finish and Pantone-selected colors like Gibraltar Sea and Surf the Web. Behind the stylish exterior is serious toughness: IP68 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810H durability certification, and drop resistance from nearly five feet.
It houses a 6.7-inch Super HD pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3000 nits of brightness, ideal for both sunlit patios and late-night Netflix binges. Audio is boosted with stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos, so your entertainment isn’t just sharp, it sounds good too.
Camera Upgrades Across the Board
For mobile photographers, the new 50MP camera system includes a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor and Optical Image Stabilization to improve clarity in low-light shots. On the software side, Motorola’s moto ai Photo Enhancement Engine helps polish photos automatically by combining exposures and adjusting colors.
There’s also a 13MP ultrawide + macro combo lens for flexibility in framing, and a 32MP front camera for high-resolution selfies or video calls.
Power and Performance, with Options
Battery life clocks in at over 40 hours thanks to a 5,000mAh cell, with 68W TurboPower charging providing “day-long” use in just 15 minutes. Wireless charging is supported too, albeit at a more modest 15W.
Performance is backed by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. A software feature called RAM Boost helps juggle more apps at once, and the phone ships with Android 15, Moto Secure, and ThinkShield baked in.
Availability and Pricing
The moto g stylus – 2025 will be available unlocked for $399.99 from Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s website starting April 17 in the U.S. It’s expected to hit major carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and several prepaid options in the coming months. Canadian customers can find it beginning May 13 at Motorola.ca and participating retailers.
More details are available on the official Motorola website.
