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The Moto G Stylus line has always held a special place in my heart. I love the idea that buyers can have a stylus with their phone without spending wallet-punishing amounts on a Galaxy S26 Ultra. It’s a useful tool, and the G Stylus phones have long been keepers of fan-favorite legacy features.
Unfortunately, prices crept up over the years. The original G Stylus was a borderline budget phone, but now, at $500, it’s firmly in the midrange — and facing serious competition. Still, I like the overall package Motorola offers, and while it’s not the right choice for everyone, there are certainly reasons why the Moto G Stylus (2026) should end up in your pocket.
Why? Because Motorola does what Google and Samsung won’t.
What legacy feature do you wish more Android phones had? 16 votes Built-in stylus 50 % Expandable storage 38 % 3.5mm headphone jack 6 % Removable battery 6 %
Motorola makes the stylus front and center
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I’m an avid S Pen user on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. I don’t know who Samsung polled who told the company it was a good idea to downgrade the accessory, but the company certainly didn’t ask me. Apparently, it didn’t ask a lot of other people I know as well, since many power users who came from Galaxy Note devices love the S Pen. It’s a shame Samsung removed Bluetooth from the pen, and I wish the company would reconsider.
I don’t agree with people who claim headphone jacks and microSD card slots don’t have a place on modern smartphones.
Thankfully, Motorola is moving in the opposite direction with the latest Moto G Stylus, opting to beef up its pen for 2026. The stylus now has a battery and can carry out functions without touching the screen. It’s pressure-sensitive, giving you greater control and detail in your notes and drawings. It’s the most responsive G Stylus pen I’ve used, and the input glides across the screen without noticeable latency. It’s solidly built and feels amazing to use in the hand.
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