The Moto G Stylus is typically one of the stronger members of the Moto G family, but with the latest Moto G Stylus (2026), things aren’t all sunshine and rainbows. The phone has a new active stylus, faster UFS 3.1 storage, and a stronger IP rating than the 2025 model, but basically everything else is the same. Well, aside from the $100 higher price tag.You could do far worse than the new Moto G Stylus if you’re shopping for a budget smartphone right now, but you could do a lot better, too. Before buying Motorola’s latest, here are five other Android phones you should buy instead of the Moto G Stylus (2026).