The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Is $170 Off Right Now

If you're in the market for a budget-friendly phone with a built-in stylus, you might want to check out the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G-now down to $229.99 on Amazon, a $170 drop from its usual $399.99. Its 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate is smooth enough for most everyday tasks and casual scrolling, but it reportedly struggles under bright sunlight, which might be a dealbreaker if you're often outdoors. Additionally, its water-repellent design might offer some reassurance against light splashes, but the lack of an official IP rating means it's not built for rugged adventures.

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For artists or anyone who thrives on jotting down ideas on the fly, the pop-out stylus is said to glide nicely on the screen, although it's not packed with fancy extras like Bluetooth or advanced gestures. Still, its integration feels intuitive, launching a quick-access menu that keeps everything streamlined, when removed from its slot. Performance-wise, the Moto G Stylus 5G holds up surprisingly well. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage offer enough muscle for apps, light gaming, and everyday scrolling, with Dolby Atmos adding a layer of immersion to your audio. Plus, its 5,000mAh battery lasts over 13 hours, according to this PCMag review. Charging, though, is a bit of a patience game. The included 10W charger takes almost three hours to fully juice up the phone, and there's no wireless charging either, but that's pretty standard for a phone in this price range.

The camera setup is decent for daytime shots, with a 50MP main lens and an 8MP ultrawide that moonlights as a macro sensor, but it doesn't work as well in low-light conditions. If photography is a big deal for you, you might want to consider the Google Pixel 7a which offers a more polished camera experience-for a steeper price of $449 (down from $499).