Moto G84 vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

The Verdict

Both phones share a 6.55-6.7 inch pOLED display at 120Hz with 1300 nits brightness, but they cater to different priorities. The Moto G84 costs $120 less and delivers solid everyday performance with its Snapdragon 695, 50MP main camera with OIS, and 33W charging. Its IP52 rating handles light splashes, though the 5000mAh battery lacks wireless charging. The Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 justifies its $399 price tag with meaningfully better hardware: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, superior Adreno 710 GPU, 8GB RAM versus 6GB, stronger 13MP ultrawide, and a 32MP front camera for video calls. More crucially, it adds 15W wireless charging, a built-in stylus for note-taking and creative work, IP68 dust resistance (versus IP52), and Android 14 out of the box. The Stylus also features Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 versus Wi-Fi 5 and 5.1. If you need a budget phone with excellent daily performance and don't care about a stylus, the G84 offers exceptional value. However, the Stylus 5G justifies its premium for those wanting productivity tools, better durability, wireless charging, and future-proofed connectivity. Choose the G84 for pure value, the Stylus for versatility and features.