What you need to know
- Motorola has launched two new affordable smartphones in the US, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) and the Moto G 5G.
- The new Moto G Stylus has a Full HD + 120Hz screen and is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset.
- The Moto G 5G has a 90Hz screen and a large 5,000mAh battery.
Motorola’s cheaper offer in the US has not really impressed, but the company hopes to change that with its latest release. A pair of 5G smartphones, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) and the Moto G 5G, are breaking into the scene.
It may seem a little confusing when Motorola just released the Moto G Stylus (2022) in February. That said, this phone should not be confused with its non-5G counterpart as it includes quite a few upgrades that could put it at the forefront of some of the best budget Android phones. This new model has a smoother 120Hz screen, a first for the company’s North American Moto G family. Of course, the most notable upgrade is the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which brings sub-6 5G connectivity.
You also get 128 GB or 256 GB of expanded storage and up to 8 GB of RAM. Surprisingly, the new Moto G Stylus 5G also has NFC on board, which is quite unusual for the company’s mid-range devices.
Other than that, the phone is almost identical to the 4G version, including a 50MP triple camera setup that maximizes FHD video recording, a large 5,000 mAh battery and a built-in stylus.
As for the Moto G 5G, this device is positioned as a lower-end 5G smartphone with a 6.5-inch HD + screen and 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 with up to 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 256 GB of expandable storage. On the back, a 50 MP primary camera is paired with a macro lens and depth sensor. There is no NFC here.
Both phones launch with Android 12 out of the box. The Moto G 5G goes on sale for $ 400 and goes on sale on May 19th. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) will be available on April 28 and sells for $ 500, with pre-orders starting today. Admittedly, it’s a bit steep compared to what you get, especially when the Galaxy A53 5G is available for only $ 450. However, the new devices appear to be Motorola’s most compelling mid-range launches to date in the North American market and may be worth a look if you’re in the market for an affordable 5G device.