Moto G Stylus vs. Moto G Power: Which budget phone you should get
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- Motorola adds two new phones to its budget line. The $300 Moto G Stylus has a stylus for drawing, navigating and editing photos. The $250 Moto G Power has a giant battery that promises three days of use off a single charge. We walk you through the similarities and differences to help you decide which Moto is for you.
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Damn I want the G Stylus with the battery life of the G Power
That's what power banks are for
Buy the Power and buy a stylus separately.
Customize a case to house your secondary stylus
I have it... Honestly thinking of returning it. Doesn't come with a turbo charger so takes awhile to charge... And the battery doesn't even last 1 day (24 hours). It's super disappointing!
@@laobejanegra926 turbo charging adapters are 4 bucks on eBay. Lol
@@stefanomagaddino632 i had already spent more than i wanted to for the phone itself... It SHOULD just be included. But overall it wasn't for me (i returned it within the 14 days) 🤷🏻♀️ I'll find something that works out better for me.
I've only used motorolo phones for the last 10 years. The last 2 have both been the high end models. The quality and reliability is unmatched in the price range. The lack of bloatware is awesome.
How were the Software Updates/ Android Updates on your past Moto phones?
@@typhoon_8086 ouch
@@typhoon_8086 Moto is not too bad. I'm running Pie (9) on a G6. Last security update was 2/2020.
I got use Moto as well, and they're amazing. I often get asked what phone I took my pictures on. Definitely purchasing these now
I like them for the most part. photo quality still lacking unfortunately. and since i no longer bother with a dedicated camera I want my phone to perform great in that regard.
I can't bring myself to buy a phone for more than $250.
Good! Don't be one of those people who have been convinced that they should buy a $1,000+ phone every year! It's a total waste of money and resources!
@Philitron128 Wise words. 🤘
1000 buck lol not thanks 🙂. This one looks just right
@captain nemo over 1000 dollar phone not Worth it
@captain nemo Bruh, I pay more income tax than most of the people who want these $900+ phones just to look cool.
The peace of mind that 5000mah gives you is just priceless. So batteries wear out over time but I have been using g7 power since a couple of years and it's battery still comes for 2 days! For me my preference was battery. If u r someone who wants a peace of mind from charging ur phone. Go for it. Feel the difference.
That’s more battery than an iPad mini.
I have the Moto g8 power and it is awesome... Yes I am trying to keep my battery as healthy as possible by not charging it overnight and by charging it only at sub 10 percent... Your right the peace of mind that your battery will definitely last the day is awesome!!!
@@markgeorge2200 I wish they rolled out updates better. It's a Google One device. Which means it runs almost stock Android. I am still on Android 9 while 11 is almost out. I bought an unlocked phone just so that I got updates faster. Looks like that dint pay off. Motorola needs to do a better job of releasing updates or I am so tempted for that pixel. The only thing that's stopping me is a battery.
@@gautyable I agree Motorola's software updates are their main weakness but for me being an Android oreo user before I can say that I don't care how long it takes... As I got android 10... A massive update I think really is all I need(with dark mode and gesture navigation)
I buy Moto phones because of software and price. I've owned three Moto phones: Droid Ultra, Moto G4 and Moto G7. I'll continue to buy Moto phones in the future.
Moto is owned by Lenovo for a longtime now. Re-consider
I have the moto g5 plus. Its my backup phone and its great. Thinking of getting the moto g8 power.
Same here, I've dropped my Moto G4 probably a hundred times, and even though it eventually cracked, it's still working fine. I can't see myself not buying a Motorolla unless there's something exceptional being offered.
I have a g5s plus, they are not so good in software support they suck since lenovo took over
@@Anxyte I have to disagree, i've been using Moto G phones since the G2, and my family has been using the E series, and while some of them in the E series have not gotten major Android updates, they have gotten security updates, which is more than I can say for LG phones in the same price range they got with Cricket Wireless that never get anything, except a bloated UI, and preloaded software you can uninstall without rooting the phone, which most will never know how to do. My G7 has gotten all the current security updates, and Android 10, and about 2 weeks ago my mother, and elder aunt's Moto E Supra on Cricket Wireless both got a series of OTA security updates, and the Lenovo forums when you need help have been really good as well, as it's not some faceless customer service rep handling it, it's actual Moto engineers, and they CARE about the product.
Yes I know I might sound like a Moto/Lenovo shill here, but trust me if there was something better software experience, hardware specs, and customer service NEW under $200 USD I'd buy it, but there is not, and no the Google Pixel does not count as it's not a better overall phone.
I'm still using my Moto 5GS Plus. 2 years later I'm thinking about getting a new phone but to be honest, I don't need one. Motorola offers some crazy value
I'm in the exact same situation, I might still get the G Power.
Only 2 years? I'm getting ready to get a g power. My Note 3 is starting to have some wear issues. But I got 7 years out of it, so no complaints. Sorry, I know you didnt ask for my 2 cents
I think I'm on my 4th year of using my 5G Plus. It's been a great phone but lately has started to slow way way down. The response has become choppy and at times games look like slide shows. Thinking of getting either a Moto G Stylus or Moto G8 Plus.
@@Pahoe77 Note 4 just died on me yesterday. Seriously considering the G Power if a soaking in (uncooked, LOL) rice doesn't resurrect the Note 4.
G5s+
Not ,5Gs+
People will think it's next gen capable.
I had a G5s+ and it was balls out.
Motorola makes good stuff.
The G5s+ is now a bit outdated but it's like driving a 98 Honda, it's paid for and keeping pace if it's wanting for a few current features.
I'd buy a used G5s+ TODAY!!
This is a honest to goodness great review. Keep up the good work!
Love every Motorola phone I've ever bought. You just can't beat the prices on them and the longevity on them is unbeatable.
I strongly agree
i have moto e4 for 120$ and you dont need case because it doesn't break ever
I just purchased the Moto Stylus....
The speakers are awesome! Camera is good...But I mainly purchased it for the 128Gb of internal memory! I take alot of pics and a few videos...I need the memory space.
"Buying a convertible car without the intention of taking it's roof off"
That's me.
Lol
I'd bet the percentage of people who use all, or even most of, the features of today's smart phones is pretty small.
LOL!!! ME, too🤷🏻♂️
😂
I’ve really been enjoying your videos lately!
The beautiful part about Moto phones is the pure Android experience. No bloatware or extra garbage stuffed into your phone. My Samsung note is around 70% by noon if I leave it on the desk and don't touch it all morning. I can forget about my Moto g7 for a couple days and it'll be around 80%. It's almost comical how efficient these phones are when compared to flagships that cost 3 times as much
I got the stylus, love it.... Good review
Absolutely love my stylus
I actually like the stylus. It keeps you from smudging up the screen and making it a hotbed for germs.
It's ridiculous that $500 is considered a budget phone.... I remember when the brand new iPhone 3GS started off at $200
thank you very much for the video, i was looking for a review exactly like this one !
Tbh. I thought the pics from the stylus looked way better than the power
As did I. Thought it was very noticeable, with both color and detail (sharpness?).
The Moto stylus for me. Better camera and 128gb of storageeeeeeee :D
What were the phones you talked about in the end. I am interested in the best camera on a smartphone that when printed is best
How is the volume on those phones. And the photo gallery does moto g let you organize your photos with albums that you create to keep your videos and pictures organized.
Well done man, always like your review 🙂
Really liking the G power. Picked it up for $149 during Google's Father's day sale. Good replacement for my G6 that was on its last legs.
I like the fact you didn't spend half the video talking about the "premium look" and amout of glass on the back like a lot of reviews
LG Stylo 5 appears similar to the Moto G Stylus but only comes with an Applications choking 32 GB of internal Memory as compared to 128 GB for the Moto G Stylus! In practice this is a huge difference!
Thanks for helping me decide.
How do you go back to the page website that you close in the stylus? I have difficult to navigate in this phone
Something I'd really like to hear more about in most reviews is the day-to-day experience, how well all the parts/specs come together. I say this missing the minimalism of yesteryear's Razr V3 flip phone, or Nokia 3310, because while 'much' lower in specs than any modern smartphone, they just worked without glitch/lag/UI bloat/irregularity.
I believe you can download the g-cam app for pics to get quality pics of google pixel
Great review. Thanks! ❤️
I'm watching on my Motorola G-6, and you loved it in 2018. I'm thinking of upgrading, but the G-6 is my favorite phone, battery life is beginning to fade a bit, but still works well
Same here! I still love the G6 but have the same battery issue.
Once you've had stock Android, you never want anything else lol
Sir you did a great review with a fresh enjoyable technique for comparing these affordable devices! I've owned a ton of phones over my many years and I'm liking the sound of the offered features and especially the battery on the power! I'm returning the Umidigi power 3 which I loved until I heard it's almost complete lack of audio ability! Yes I installed the update and it actually got worse!
Sincerely,
BM
Love your reviews man
I personally have the Moto G Stylus, I was using the G7 Power before. It's only a 1000 mAh difference and it holds up just fine every day for me. Never been a Stylus user,but I've found uses for it everyday. The Moto G Stylus is worth the extra $50. Storage, stylus,color,etc...
What are the best things you found you can do with the stylus? I'm thinking of getting either the power or the stylus
I would have no idea what to do w a stylus
I bought the G Stylus 5 days ago and my battery has not lasted more than 13-14 hours on a full charge! Also it doesn't come with a turbo charger so it takes longer to get to 💯 charged ☹️ It's disappointing! The Stylus part is meh...I can go without. Also the "swipe the sides to go back" has accidently made be "go back" to a previous page even when I was just scrolling.... Annoying.
You change the swipe feature in the settings to go to the 3 button feature
Stylus is wack. I just want the 🔋.
It is tbh i used it less and less really the power was better value i think just rear camera spec eh
Thanks for the review.
I Pre Ordered The Moto G Stylus from Best Buy and it arrived on release day but now I'm just waiting for Root to become available for it.
These are good Android phones. No one can say they are not. Yes Apple just released the new iPhone SE but for those people like me that don't like Apple this is a good deal. Good design decent specs decent cameras for a good price. Good job Motorola!
YES!
what is that Google camera app called? I can't seem to find a 'GCam' app ? or Google Camera - is that cuz I have a old Moto Z Play? and once I get the Power it'll be avail?
Should have mentioned the storage space. Power is 64g, the stylus is 128g I believe. Definitely think that was worth mentioning..
Sorry, a year late. But, he did mention that at 6:57
Love this comparison video.
Very good job. Thank you. I'm not a stylus guy either. I purchased the Power one.
I keep seeing mixed screen sizes. I thought that the stylus had a larger display than the power, is that not accurate?
I, personally, have the Moto G Stylus and I love it. Its camera is amazing compared to the cameras of my previous smartphones, and overall it's the best phone I've ever owned so far. Great budget phone. :)
Have a wonderful day and may God bless you. Jesus Christ loves you! Please stay safe and healthy. ^_^
Great review!
Is it just me is the bottom bezel on the Power seem bigger or not?
Where is the link to the CNET written review?
Started with the motog 3 and never turned backed on the Moto family. Currently on the motog 7 power and battery still going strong! Happy to see a new motog power
Is this stylus
Up their with
I phone SE 2020?
i got the moto power but i hate the pages. i feel like they never close?
I preordered the G power on apr 1 and it sort of annoys me that people who bought on launch day from places like bestbuy are already receiving their phones. I was hoping the preorder from moto would guarantee delivery by launch day or else why even bother with the pre order. The other motivator for me preordering was that I saw the price and feared there would be some price gouging because of the coronavirus just after launch.
Have a old e5 plus that's seeming to be at the end of it's cycle. Trying to decide which one to get, I'm leaning towards the stylus because of the 128gb internal memory (I take alot of pictures), but from what I've read the power seems pretty legit too. Also we have a Stylo 5 in the family, so I need help!! Any input???
It's only worth it to get the stylus if you use all the features that the g power doesn't have. She doesn't use the stylus so thinkibg about getting the power for her. I've heard random people having problems with the moto g stylus and others seem just fine. Wish it was all positive reviews.... makes me nervous about buying a stylus right now. You'll have to decide which you want to take a chance on. Keep checking all the reviews on CZcams and then decide for yourself though :) I don't think you can move apps to SD on stylus but can on the moto g power as well is another thought.
Does the power support live wallpapers? Also can you use the nova launcher on the power?
Why not!
Pixel 3a: 3000 mAh, no sd card slot. Bought a google phone before, no more.
The new update destroyed the camera. Some people get black screens when trying to record video!
@@efremendez I have pixel 3a and I'm going to moto. I really like the moto gestures and after a year the charging port is so loose it have to really position the cord for it work.
No mention of the dual speakers? Every review I've watched won't really give us a lot of details about the speakers. I wish I could get the camera that's on the G Power with that big battery and 128gb internal storage. That would be the perfect phone.
*Edited* forgot to mention the internal storage
Good point. I went with the Stylus. The speakers are awesome.
Watching this on the moto g stylus 2020. After 6 months of use it is a good phone for the price
I bought the Moto g8 Power mainly because of potential battery life. Have been tethered to a charger for the past 2 years with my Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254, which I adored and was one of the first truly great Motorola smartphones that could it it all.
How about the Moto One Action?
I kinda like the stylus but I wonder if it has an OIS or an EIS. Does it have either one?
Can I add a 64gb sim card to a g power and make it the internal storage so that it stores everything on the sd card? This makes the g power have 128gb of storage as the g stylus. Is this possible?
One way to dramatically improve those cameras, just download the Google camera apk for it and, well, basically you get I'd say around 75% of Google pixel 3a's camera for $100-$50 less
I think the only low point in these is the video recording?
How would the G Stylus compare to the G Plus? Other than the stylus, of course. Been trying to decide between these two. The Stylus costs about US$70 more but has 128Gb vs 64Gb for the G Plus. A great camera is not a requirement for me because if I want to take great photos, I'd use my Lumix G9 and not a camera in a phone. I use my phone for mundane things, like talking to people, texting, quick web searches, and stuff like that.
Great review. Love the 5,000 mah of the Moto G Power. I would chose that one every time.
If I wanted a stylus at this price note 9s have dropped less than 400. The power is interesting though
I have the g7 power.... I refuse to use any other phone! I couldn't wait for the g8 power, and I haven't been excited for a phone since the Note 5. Trying to get one tomorrow. I just don't know about my network compatibility yet.
@@algierssolja samee i have a g7 power may get the g8 power it's soo nice
@@sker4370 it's not the g8 power in the states. It is the g power wtf?
I bought the Stylus 5 days ago.... Thinking of returning it. Go with Power
they didn't link the review...
Thank you
Also I forgot something did I mention that the g stylus also gives you radio duel speakers so imagine how this phone sounds......I'm done.
I had the g7 and really liked it, I just got the power and had it a week now and so far it's great.👍
Why does the rear camera sound/look way worse than the front camera??
Is the Motorola G8 power the same as the Motorola g power
I have the moto g6 good phone has been giving me some issues lately with just shutting off for no reason and wont come back on till i try in 10 mins i bought it in January of 2020. I want the moto g stylus cuase of the stylus but i want to the ultra wide camera be able to take pics not videos so i dont know which one to get the moto g stylus or g power and also the g stylus take better pictures and is not just black
Great review.
Glad you think so!
can you get turbo power charge with moto g power becasue rapid charge is a bit of a slug
I have a pixel 2 loved it til the camera crash issue plaguing all Pixel phones hit. I'm now gun shy of Pixel, thoughts?
The G Power is Less than $200.00.
I Got Mines For $165.00
I Love It!
Best Phone On the Market!
I heard somewhere the Moto phones no longer come with 15W fast charge. That's a no for me dawg. I'll just keep my G7 Power OR get the Pixel 4.
These have 10W charging.. I was bummed cuz I have a Moto x4 still going strong. I love how quick this thing juices up! And it's waterproof! Much needed for my lifestyle. But I've been looking for a new Moto with the newer aspect ratio. Much more attractive
Don't think you will need to worry about charging, it apparently lasts double the amount of my mate 20 pro and I usually charge only once a day
@@Buildbridgesnotborders I had the x4 but just bought the G Stylus 5 days ago.... Kinda disappointed. I may be returning it.
Mate, let's be honest; people are buying into a hype of crap they don't need and most of them can't afford to start with... I had a revelation two days back as I came-up with the idea of hard-mounting a cheap phone to my motorcycle, instead of having a dedicated crappy GPS system there. I always thought that I needed the latest and the best and don't ask how many phones we purchased in our household; it's CRAZY!!! $1k every 14-18 month times three, while the "old" phones stop having ANY residual value. I did a bit of homework on inexpensive phones and this is how I found your video... I got the Moto G7 two days ago and I LOVED it, HOWEVER, I found out a day later that there is a better MOTO for only fifty bucks on top of what I had paid, the Moto G Power... I returned the G7 and got the G Power (or Moto 8 Power, how it's called on the rest of the planet). It's simply stunning to me that I paid $249 instead of $1k and it does the very same, but it's cuter with those gestures. For someone like me, who never ever watched a movie on a phone, or played a video game, all phones are the same, starting today. I was left believing that anything beyond "flagship" is crap and this was also the reason I never ever looked into what's out there... So here I am telling Goodby to all future iterations of the Samsung Note phones! I decrappled my home about six years ago and what a moment of joy that was...
The stylist is worth it because you get double the storage for just $50 more and then you get your better color the blue and you get a stylus can you still get a 4000 mA battery
I agree - And a better camera
I am going with Moto G Power. Thanks for info.
Thanks so much I play cod mobile and want a better phone currently on moto g 7 play
The background music gives me Bob Fosse/ Sweet Charity vibes. No? Just me ?
I still have my Att 3G flip phone and I'm scared to make the move! I live alone and I need to be able too make a call out in an emergency! Consumer Cellular is my carrier and my phone takes a ATT chip! Phone is 180$ new and 3Gigs will be 35$ a month! Do you see any problems I can run into?
4 days on a 5000mAh battery? How little do you use the phone?
I could easily drain that sucker within a day if I wanted :P
I doubted it, useless you have zero to do that day.
@Gregory Hill Do you? That's why I can drain it easy within a day. Or less.. Because I use my phone for almost everything even at work.
@@tedlessor3887 ?
I got the moto g stylus for $200 shipped to my door.
I did too. then I get a $100 rebate buy using promo that involved buying a prepaid sim card. Spent about $17 in extra costs, got $100 back, so I'll take that $83 discount any day.
granted someone below mentions grabbing one for $75 during BF so I'm jealous lol
Can someone please in a nutshell explain how/why the Pixel 3a camera is better/so good? Everyone everywhere says it so I know there must be something there. But when I compare just the specs of the camera(s) it would seem like the Motos would win by a mile. Please forgive my ignorance.
also why do these guys always talk about getting a apple device when reviewing android device it is different ecosystem.
Because of the price to feature value. The IPhone SE has a premium chipset, wireless charging, and an IP67 water and dust resistant coating. All for only $400. Flagship features for a Budget/Mid-range price
You pay $150 more and you're stuck with iOS. It's okay though because your phone won't collect as much dust when you use it as a paper weight.
@@typhoon_8086 $150 is a big difference at this price point.
I'm so tried of people doing that if they love apple so much why review other phone just keep reviewing apple .Im not looking for apple phone
Except $400 is not a budget price. It only looks reasonable now because they are charging insane prices for flagships now. It was not long ago that the top flagships from apple and others were $500.
Best reviewer on CZcams! Thank you!
When lunch in india this mobile phone
Had both and upgraded to lg g8x thinq dual screen
So refreshing to have a reviewer with a sense of humour.....
See I was hanging on to my Pixel 2 waiting for the Pixel 5 to come out... The only Pixel out is the $899 Pixel 4 which I'm not going to buy a few months out of the 5 coming out. So I ordered the Moto G Power until it comes.
Currently, I use the Motorola Moto G7 Power. I have been thinking about possibly getting the Moto G Power. However, I constantly read comments where people say that the Moto G Power's Battery Life is not as good as the Moto G7 Power's Battery Life. Is that true?
Gearup with Aaron did a battery test between the G7 Power and the new G Power it consisted of looping a CZcams video with both phones at max brightness and the G7 Power lasted 16 hours whereas the G Power lasted 25 hours with 5 percent battery left still!! Keep in mind the G7 Power was only running with the volume turned up halfway when in the G Power review he had the volume turned up to maximum as well so that would mean it would have lasted even longer than it already did against the G7 Power!! Hope that eases your concerns because I know it did mine!
To be honest. This phone are created for the every day people. This phone have more power and features of the iPhone se2 but many SO CALLED experts will start bashing this phones. They are as great value that allow people to be Carrier free.
The new iPhone is only 100 dollars more than this phone. It has the same processor as the 11 pro, so how is it more powerful?
@@danielpatronik8036 I believe Apple has a harder time allocating its processing power to specific tasks as well as Android phones. That being said, Apple is scheduled to be making their own processors next year for their signature products.
I used to say no phone will ever beat the Moto Z Play as the battery king. The Moto G Power takes over the crown now. I used to laugh when people bragged about a phone's 1 day battery life as it was such an accomplishment. Moto has awesome user interface and is right up there with Google Pixel interface.
I fell in love with the Motorola One Hyper for the same price as the Moto G Stylus but it has a better camera, but after close inspection I found out it isn't meant for the US market. I'm on T Mobile and its missing some very important bands. I guess I'll snag the G Stylus even though I have no need for the stylus, but the camera and software is a closer match to the Hyper and has double the storage of the g power and it also has every band T mobile needs except for 5G of course.
Yeah, the Moto One doesn't support T-Mobile's band 71. Such a shame
Ive had the Stylus for about 3 months now. Before it, I came from a Galaxy S8 and then Huawei Honor. This phone is amazing. No bloatware(which is why i feel Samsung needs all that memory in every aspect). Im an artist and use this phone as my drawing pad. It works great. You do need to know that if you get a tempered glass screen protector put it on correctly, It will affect the accuracy of the Stylus. Its not a smart stylus but it is a nice metal mesh one. Besides that, plays music amazingly. The Camera takes great pictures. Call of duty Mobile runs on medium settings and smooth. screen is clear and bright. A lot of cases to choose from. My GF has a note 20, its better. but not $600 better. This phone is a great buy. Plus the new gestures are cool, Shake the phone for flashlight, twist it for camera. It makes life a lot easier. People tend to compare these phones to flagship and give them bad reps. Of course theyre not going to compare, they are $700 more.
Is there anything in the moto stylus software that makes it worth it? I'm considering buying the cheaper moto phone and buy my own stylus seperate.
@@heroslippy6666 it's stock android. It's fast and no problems.
Have the stylus , and really liking it so far . I think the camera is underrated to be honest . I was at a local Best Buy the other day and wanted to see how the G stylus compares to the Pixel 4 , and yes it wasn't quite as sharp but the colors were more accurate .
Hi I'm shopping this phone now for stylus $150 would you still recommend? Or the power g is $99. Thanks
@@seanou327 Hi , depends if battery is more important go with the power . If you want a stylus for notes or sketching go stylus, I think the stylus also has better camera but not 100% certain on that .
@@warrenturok1533 thanks yes I'm not really worried about either of those but I think the 128gb on the stylus is amazing
Just bought the moto g power with AMC gains lol haven't had a new phone in years and I hope its good for 250$!
These Moto phones look like excellent value for money, especially the G Power. I wonder though, how these Moto phones will compare to the IPhone SE and Pixel 3a and 4a?
Thank you Mr Patrick! Have a great day!
Well, it's a lot bigger and with a lot bigger battery than those phones
I think the 4a and iPhone SE is gonna be inferior. Better camera and better user experience