Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
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.
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
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
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic body |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 162.8 x 74.2 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 20W TurboPower |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 550 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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