Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Verdict
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) delivers impressive flagship-adjacent features at a quarter of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's original price. Display quality favors Samsung with its 1440p AMOLED panel and superior color accuracy, while Motorola's 120Hz pOLED and 1300-nit brightness remain excellent for the price segment. Camera performance heavily favors Note 20 Ultra: its 108MP main sensor with laser autofocus, periscope telephoto, and 8K video recording outclass Motorola's 50MP setup. Battery capacity tips toward Motorola with 5000mAh versus Samsung's 4500mAh, though the Note's faster processor drains more aggressively. Processor-wise, Snapdragon 865+ significantly outperforms the budget-oriented Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, affecting gaming and multitasking fluidity. Note 20 Ultra includes an S Pen stylus, matching Moto G's included stylus feature. For budget-conscious buyers seeking stylus functionality and all-day battery with respectable performance, Motorola wins decisively. However, serious photographers and power users requiring premium performance must choose the Note 20 Ultra.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra if…
- →S Pen with ultra-low 9ms latency
- →120Hz adaptive QHD+ display
- →108 MP camera with 50x Space Zoom
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Pros
- S Pen with ultra-low 9ms latency
- 120Hz adaptive QHD+ display
- 108 MP camera with 50x Space Zoom
- 5x optical periscope telephoto
- Samsung DeX for desktop-like experience
Cons
- Slow 25W charging for a $1299 device
- No charger in the box in some regions
- Large and heavy
- S Pen silo location changed
- microSD slot removed
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 208 g |
| Material | Vegan leather back, plastic frame | Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS, laser AF |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Periscope | — | 12 MP, f/3.0, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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