Moto G Stylus 2025 makes its debut to entice potential Galaxy S25 Ultra customers.

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      Are you in search of a smartphone that includes a stylus but not keen on spending a fortune for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Once again, Motorola steps in with the new Moto G Stylus 2025, which is considerably more affordable than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, yet still features an essential stylus.

      The integrated stylus can be utilized with Google's Circle to Search function, as well as with Motorola's own Sketch to Image tool, which leverages AI to convert your sketches into artistic renderings for the Moto Note app. It can also be used throughout the device for interactions with system settings and applications, and Motorola claims it is 6.4 times more responsive than the stylus of the previous Moto G Stylus.

      You can use the stylus on a 6.7-inch pOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage capacity, while its body has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards.

      A 5,000mAh battery with 68W TurboPower fast charging provides power, and it's notable that the device also supports 15W wireless charging for added convenience. The phone runs on Google's Android 15 software and includes stereo speakers. Thanks to Motorola’s ongoing collaboration with color specialists Pantone, the Moto G Stylus 2025 is available in two unique shades: Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Pantone Surf the Web, both in blue tones.

      The camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization, a 13MP wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view, and a light sensor to assist with exposure and color balance. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel front camera. Several AI functionalities are included, such as Motorola’s Photo Enhancement Engine, along with some Google AI editing features that can be accessed using the stylus.

      Motorola plans to launch the Moto G Stylus 2025 on April 17, priced at $400. It will be available through Motorola's website, Amazon, Best Buy, and various carriers including T-Mobile and Verizon. It will also be released in Canada on May 13. The specifications of the G Stylus 2025 closely resemble those of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, announced earlier in April, which will be available in the U.K. and Europe but does not come with a stylus.

      Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, focusing on mobile technology, a topic he's been writing about for...

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