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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a better camera and are willing to pay a bit extra, the OnePlus 12R has a better overall camera performance compared to the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022). The OnePlus 12R also has a glass back, higher battery capacity, and a bit more RAM, which may enhance performance and battery life. Its OLED screen offers higher brightness and better quality. However, if the lower cost is a priority and you value having a stylus or a headphone jack, the Motorola Moto G Stylus could be the better choice for those specific features. Both phones have similar storage capacity and run on Android. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- Good for taking photos
- Fair for recording videos
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.6
7.5
The OnePlus 12R has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) has poor overall camera performance, with especially low scores in selfie quality, dynamic range, and low light capability. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R, while still rated poorly for its cameras, demonstrates better performance in areas such as dynamic range, low light, and selfie quality, suggesting a slightly higher camera capability.
Photo Quality
4.6
7.4
The OnePlus 12R takes good photos, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) takes poor photos.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) takes poor photos because of its subpar performance across the board in areas like software, dynamic range, low light capabilities, and versatility, along with a particularly low selfie quality. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R has a better camera system but still produces poor photos, potentially due to its average performance in low light and dynamic range, despite having better camera versatility and selfie quality.
Video Quality
4.5
6.6
The OnePlus 12R takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) takes poor videos.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) and the OnePlus 12R both take poor videos primarily due to their subpar video resolution/framerate, video software experience, video stabilization, video dynamic range, video low light performance, and microphone quality. Both models struggle to deliver in these aspects, leading to less than satisfactory video recordings.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) has 10 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$400
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) has a price of $400 and the OnePlus 12R costs $500.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the OnePlus 12R is 6.78 inches.
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Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022) | OnePlus 12R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 27, 2022 | February 13, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.78" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2460 x 1080 | 2780 x 1264 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 395 | 450 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD695 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.65" x 2.98" | 6.43" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.58 oz | 7.76 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 5, 12, 14, 24, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Seafoam Green, Steel Blue | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Eric Zeman | March 2023
"The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)’s battery life is outstanding. It is a stylus lover’s best affordable option with a large screen, competitive battery life, and solid performance. It is a workable alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which costs more than twice as much."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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