Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) review

Design, build, handling

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) looks a lot like the recent Edge models, which is a good thing. The maker has established a recognizable design language, which is not only unique, but also universally considered as easily likable. And, once again, it has partnered with Pantone for two special colorways.

The Moto G Stylus (2025) has a flat Gorilla Glass 3 front and this year marks the first time we get to know the glass model that keeps the screen safe. While GG3 is quite a few generations removed from the latest Gorilla Glass, it should still strike a good balance between scratch resistance (hardness) and shatterproofing (softness).

The back of the Moto G Stylus (2025) is a plastic piece covered with eco leather. The two colors are Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Pantone Surf the Web. Both are different shades of blue - the first one is a toned-down blue, while the second is lighter and flashier.

The frame is made of plastic.

This year, the Moto G Stylus got a massive update regarding durability - the phone is now IP68-rated for dust and water protection. It also allegedly covers several MIL-STD-810H standards for operating in extreme environments like being subjected to shock, temperature fluctuations, humidity and altitude amplitudes.

And now, a quick look around the Moto G Stylus (2025)!

The front is where you can see the 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 1,220p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has reasonably thin bezels and we do appreciate the updated pixel density and HDR capabilities.

Naturally, there is a small perforation centered around the top to make way for the 32MP selfie camera.

The earpiece above the screen pulls a double duty as a stereo speaker. And together with the bottom-firing one, the setup now supports Dolby Atmos.

The Moto G Stylus (2025) packs an optical fingerprint scanner below the screen. We have no complaints about its speed and accuracy.

The back is all covered with eco leather, without any interruptions. The panel rises to envelop the camera island in a natural way, so it does not add much thickness or make the phone wobble a whole lot.

Speaker about the camera, there are four rings at the back - one for the 50MP OIS primary, another one for the 13MP AF ultrawide, a third one for the LED flash, and the fourth is, well, a dummy one - just for symmetry (go figure!)

The plastic frame has a matte finish, and together with the grippy eco-leather back, they make for a strong and secure grip, worry-free without ever needing to slap a case. Nice!

The card tray is on the left and it can take one nano-SIM card and one microSD. The Moto G Stylus (2025) is a dual-SIM phone, but the second SIM can be eSIM only.

The bottom has a 3.5mm jack, a USB-C port, the primary mic, the second stereo speaker, and the stylus bed. The stylus and its operation haven't changed one bit - you push to eject, the click is super nice, and if you the screen was locked, the note app opens so you can take a note or a sketch right away.

The stylus is a passive one, quite expectedly. It is comfortable to use, the right size for most hands, and its clicker is awesome. It has no action buttons on it. Oh, and its sides are symmetrical, so it is easy to put back.

The final bits around the frame are the top microphone and the volume and power/lock keys on the right side.

The Moto G Stylus (2025) measures 162.2 x 74.8 x 8.3 mm and weighs 191 grams, which makes it identical to the 2024 model, but 1mm thinner and 11g lighter than the 2023 version.

We liked the new Moto G Stylus (2025) - it has a beautiful, recognizable design with a sturdy build and grippy finish. The stylus is easy to use and write with.

Finally, the two blue versions are cool, although we think a red or a silver paintjob would have given the users even more choices.