Motorola today presented the Moto G Stylus 2026and the novelty that matters most is not the screen or the battery. It's the pencil. For the first time in the history of the series, the integrated stylus is active: detects pressure and tilt anglewhich brings it much closer to the experience of drawing or writing on paper than the usual capacitive stylus. It's not Samsung's S Pen, of course, but it doesn't pretend to be either, and that — curiously — is part of its argument.
The change has crumbs. Until now, the Moto G Stylus had a passive stylus: useful for scribble quick notesbut not enough for any task that required precision or creativity. With this generation, Motorola announces 100 hours of autonomy at rest and fully recharges in 15 minutes without removing the stylus from the phone. These are attractive figures that will have to be verified with real use, but at least the proposal makes sense on paper.
Screen and resistance of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
The rest of the updates are more measured. The screen keeps the 6.7 inch AMOLED at 1.5K and 120 Hz, but the maximum brightness jumps from 3,000 to 5,000 nitsa difference that should really be noticeable in the sun. The phone also debuts dual IP68 and simultaneous IP69 certification—prolonged immersion and pressurized water jets—which is unusual in this price range.
As for the processor, it is a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with 8 GB of RAM and options of 128 or 256 GB of storage. Enough for the user profile that this mobile is aimed at, without more. The battery grows up to 5,200 mAh with 68W fast charging and 15W wireless charging, and the operating system is Android 16 with Motorola's Hello UX layer.
Technical data sheet of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- Screen: 6.7″ AMOLED, 1.5K resolution (2712 x 1220), 120 Hz, 5,000 nits maximum brightness, Water Touch
- Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Main chamber: 50 MP (Sony LYTIA 700C), OIS, f/1.8 approx.
- Wide angle camera: 13 MP with macro function
- Front camera: 32MP
- Stylus: Active, with pressure sensitivity and tilt detection, 100 hours of autonomy, recharges in 15 minutes
- Battery: 5,200 mAh, 68W TurboPower fast charging, 15W wireless charging
- Endurance: IP68 + IP69, SGS military certification
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 3.5 mm jack port
- Software: Android 16 with Hello UX
- Price: From $499 (available April 16, 2026)
The price is the problem
The Moto G Stylus 2026 arrives $499one hundred more than its predecessor in the United States. It is a notable leap, especially compared to competitors like the Pixel 10a. Motorola tries to cushion it with bundles: four Moto Tags for the 128 GB model, and headphones, smart watch and tag for the 256 GB model. If you already wanted those accessories, fine. If not, the increase costs more to justify.
Even so, there is a context that Motorola can take advantage of: while the company expands the capabilities of its stylus, Samsung has been cutting back on the S Pen in its Galaxy Ultra for two generations. He S26 Ultra There is still no Bluetooth on the pen, which has eliminated functions such as the remote shutter or Air Actions. Motorola is going further; Samsung, unless. For those who want an active pencil without going over 500 eurosthe Moto G Stylus 2026 is a more serious option than it would have seemed two years ago. If the software supports it – which is the always big “if” with Motorola – it has a real gap in the market.
