Do you fancy styluses but don't want to break the bank and get Samsung's extravagant Galaxy S23 Ultra powerhouse... or the slightly cheaper but still extremely expensive S22 Ultra from last year?
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell that the best budget phone for your needs is either the Moto G Stylus (2022) or Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) in that case, but if you know a thing or two about how the mobile industry works, it's easy to figure out that a third (and possibly, fourth) option will probably open up soon.
We're obviously talking about the Moto G Stylus (2023), which is likely to come out in a matter of weeks in 4G LTE-only and 5G-enabled variants. Ahead of its official announcement, this undoubtedly affordable device has been leaked in computer-generated images a little over a month ago, then paying the FCC a quick regulatory visit, and now making its most revealing online appearance of them all in promotional materials.
A refined design, two rear cameras, and a large battery
Although the key selling point of a handset called Moto G Stylus (2023) is... abundantly clear, the latest batch of leaked product depictions seems to "confirm" a number of other important features and possible strengths over this year's competition in the sub-$400 segment.
Compared to its 2022 predecessor, the device pictured here today appears to sport a somewhat simpler design, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The square-shaped camera module doesn't protrude much from the phone's rear panel, which is always good, and the two imaging sensors should be capable and versatile enough to keep most buyers (on a tight budget) satisfied.
The camera specifications are not all out of the bag just yet, of course, but we do know the primary shooter will come equipped with a 50MP sensor and Quad Pixel technology promising to deliver the sharpest possible 12.5MP snapshots.
The secondary lens is a big question mark for the time being, while the tertiary 2MP depth sensor on the back of the Moto G Stylus (2022) was... largely useless, which means it won't exactly be sorely missed this time around.
The Moto G Stylus (2023) is also virtually guaranteed now to pack the same hefty 5,000mAh battery as its forerunner, which should be able to keep the lights on for a pretty long time between charges if the current screen resolution and refresh rate rumors pan out.
Other expected specs and a lot of unanswered questions
According to more than one source, this is a 90Hz HD+ 6.5-inch affair we're looking at here, which is just a little bit disappointing to hear considering that those are the exact same display specifications of the Moto G Stylus (2022)... minus the size.
Of course, the lack of screen upgrades is nowhere near as shocking as the use of the same MediaTek Helio G88 processor as last year, which has been tipped by a recent benchmark listing but could still prove inaccurate.
The Helio G88, however, cannot power a prospective 5G-capable version of the G Stylus (2023) that's likely to look identical at first glance to its non-5G sibling while almost certainly sporting a higher-quality Full HD+ panel of an unspecified size.
It remains to be seen what 5G-enabled chipset will be found inside Motorola's sequel to the Snapdragon 695-powered G Stylus 5G (2022) and when this new phone might go official. If history is any indication, the "regular" Moto G Stylus (2023) will break cover first... any day now, followed by the 5G model one or two months later.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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