The Moto G Stylus 5G takes nice photos, provides a roomy 256GB of storage and even throws in a stylus, but Motorola doesn't provide software support for as long as its competitors.
These phones do make cuts that justify why they're cheaper than phones that cost more than $500, but those cuts are increasingly in areas that might not raise any particular flag when you just want a reliable device for everyday use. Apple's iPhone SE and Google's Pixel 8A and 7A phones, for instance, have smaller screens, but all run on newer processors and software. Samsung's Galaxy A series of phones often look just like the Galaxy S line but instead run on a less powerful processor. The Moto G Stylus 5G takes nice photos, provides a roomy 256GB of storage and even throws in a stylus, but Motorola doesn't provide software support for as long as its competitors. You can see the pros and cons of each of these phones below, with more details available in our full reviews.