This Best Buy deal cuts $200 off one of our favorite budget Android phones

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By Michael L Hicks
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Get the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) for just $300, or the non-5G version for even less.

Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

The Motorola Black Friday sale has kicked off, with nearly all of the most popular Moto phones available for hundreds off, including the Edge, Power, and Razr, up to $700 off its foldable flagship. But most Motorola fans are all about finding the right balance between price and features, and the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) hits that balance — especially now that it's $200 off on Best Buy.

We have the Moto G Stylus 5G listed as our #1 best Motorola phone available today, chiefly down to its 6.8-inch 120Hz display backed by 8GB of RAM for solid, smooth performance. Our reviewer praised the phone for its dependable 2-day battery, surprisingly solid photography, NFC and 5G support, and (of course) the stylus.

If you're here for the stylus but are willing to compromise on quality to get a lower price, the Moto G Stylus (2022) costs just $180, a $120 discount. That model loses you 5G and NFC, drops to 6GB of RAM and Android 11 out of the box, and has a 90Hz refresh rate and half the storage. But you still get a giant display and battery, the same cameras and stylus, and security updates through early 2025. At this Black Friday price, it's a solid bargain.

Moto G Stylus 5G (2022): was $499.99 $299.99 at Best Buy

Moto G Stylus 5G (2022): was $499.99 now $299.99 at Best Buy
You don't have to pay for a fancy flagship if you want a 6.8-inch stylus-compatible display with smooth 120Hz scrolling. The Moto G Stylus 5G has all the essentials that cheaper Motorola phones abandon to save money. This deal will be available through November 16. It's our top choice for recommended Motorola phones, unless you're willing to pay extra for the Motorola Edge (currently $100 off).

Moto G Stylus (2022): was $299.99$179.99 at Best Buy

Moto G Stylus (2022): was $299.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy
Who needs 5G? Not you if you want to save a little extra Black Friday money with this model! It downgrades in performance and screen quality, but still gives you all the Moto essentials like two-day battery life and that trusty stylus. You can snag the above deal for the original price of this phone, which we'd honestly recommend if you can afford it; but for sheer savings, this is among the better cheap Moto phones.

Interested in more early Black Friday deals on smartphones, earbuds, Chromebooks, and more? We've rounded up all of the savings worth your time!

Michael L Hicks
Michael L Hicks
Senior Editor, VR/AR and fitness

Michael is Android Central's resident expert on fitness tech and wearables, with an enthusiast's love of VR tech on the side. After years freelancing for Techradar, Wareable, Windows Central, Digital Trends, and other sites on a variety of tech topics, AC has given him the chance to really dive into the topics he's passionate about. He's also a semi-reformed Apple-to-Android user who loves D&D, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.


For wearables, Michael has tested dozens of smartwatches from Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, Apple, COROS, Polar, Amazfit, and other brands, and will always focus on recommending the best product over the best brand. He's also completed marathons like NYC, SF, Marine Corps, Big Sur, and California International — though he's still trying to break that 4-hour barrier.