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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

Updated Apr 2026phones
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google
Google Pixel 7 Pro
$899
8.6/10
Winner
VS
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Motorola
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
$399
7.1/10

The Verdict

Google Pixel 7 Pro and Moto G Stylus 5G represent vastly different market segments. Pixel 7 Pro delivers flagship performance with its Google Tensor G2 chipset, exceptional 50MP main camera with f/1.85 aperture and OIS, plus a 48MP 5x telephoto lens. Its 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display reaches 1500 nits brightness with 120Hz refresh rates, while the 12GB RAM and storage up to 512GB provide future-proofing. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Pixel's 30W wired and 23W wireless charging significantly outpace Moto's 20W TurboPower. Build quality favors Pixel with Gorilla Glass Victus and IP68 rating versus plastic construction and IP52 protection. Moto G Stylus 5G targets budget-conscious buyers with included stylus support, respectable 50MP main camera (though lacking OIS), and adequate 120Hz IPS LCD display at 550 nits. Performance gap widens considerably: Tensor G2 crushes Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 in processing power and AI tasks. Video recording tops at 4K on Pixel versus 1080p on Moto. For twice the price, Pixel 7 Pro justifies its cost through superior cameras, display quality, processing power, and premium materials. Moto G Stylus 5G works well for productivity-focused users needing stylus functionality on a tight budget, but Pixel 7 Pro is the clear winner for photography, gaming, and overall performance.

Value5G (2023)
Camera7 Pro
Battery7 Pro
Display7 Pro
Performance7 Pro

Who Should Buy

Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…

  • Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
  • Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
  • LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery

Buy the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) if…

  • Built-in stylus for note-taking and sketching
  • 5G connectivity at an affordable price
  • 5000 mAh battery with great endurance

Category Scores

Google Pixel 7 Pro
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Value
8.0
8.1
Camera
9.3
7.5
Battery
8.2
7.9
Display
9.2
7.4
Performance
9.1
6.8

Pros & Cons

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Pros

  • Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
  • Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
  • LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
  • Guaranteed five years of OS updates
  • Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging

Cons

  • Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
  • Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
  • Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
  • Heavy at 212 g

Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

Pros

  • Built-in stylus for note-taking and sketching
  • 5G connectivity at an affordable price
  • 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
  • Wi-Fi 6E support at this price
  • 120Hz display for smooth scrolling

Cons

  • LCD display instead of AMOLED
  • Only 4 GB RAM limits multitasking
  • Slow 20W charging
  • IP52 is only splash resistant
  • Only one OS update guaranteed

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProMoto G Stylus 5G (2023)
SoftwareAndroid 13Android 13
Body
Weight212 g202 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass VictusPlastic body
IP ratingIP68IP52
Dimensions162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm162.8 x 74.2 x 9.2 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.85, OIS50 MP, f/1.8
Front camera10.8 MP, f/2.216 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Telephoto48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree8 MP, f/2.2
Macro2 MP, f/2.4
Memory
RAM12 GB4 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging30W wired20W TurboPower
Wireless charging23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen)No
Display
Size6.7 inches6.6 inches
TypeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution3120 x 14402400 x 1080
Refresh rate1-120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)1500550
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz)
GPUMali-G710 MP7Adreno 710
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.1

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