The Motorola season is here, and this time around, the company has added a bit of “stylus” to it. Following the launch of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, the company has launched the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus. As the name suggests, the phone comes with a “Stylus” which is something not seen in the phones priced under the 25K segment. Starting at ₹22,999, the new Motorola Edge 60 Stylus looks promising. So, let’s find out what else the phone has to offer to users.
Design
The new Motorola Edge 60 Stylus follows the same design language as the Edge 50 series and the recently launched Moto Edge 60 Fusion. However, unlike the curved design of the Fusion, the 60 Stylus opts for a straighter, flatter look with a few noticeable bezels around the screen. Despite the small frames, the phone feels premium in hand, aided by the vegan leather back that we have been seeing lately in the Edge series. The signature camera frame remains, giving it a familiar yet sophisticated appearance.
One detail that will make many users happy is the return of the 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom. As for the rest of the build, Motorola has ensured robust protection with IP68 water resistance and Military Grade Protection Certification (MIL-STD-810H). The power button and volume rockers are neatly placed on the right side, while the SIM tray sits on the left. The bottom houses the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and the slot for the stylus, offering a well-organised layout.
Interestingly, Motorola has stopped providing a protective cover in the box with the Edge 60 series, a surprising move considering it was a staple accessory in previous models. While it might not be a deal-breaker, it’s something potential buyers should note when unboxing the device.
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Stylus
The stylus deserves a special segment because it truly elevates the experience. It’s more than just a scribbling tool — Motorola has smartly packed in functionality that allows creativity to flourish. With the AI-powered Sketch to Image feature, users can transform basic doodles into stunning visuals effortlessly, making professional-quality content accessible even to beginners.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
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Haider Ali Khan
The stylus offers smooth, agile expression for note-taking, doodling, or even passing the time creatively. Everything you create stays neatly organized, thanks to Moto Note. Writing is intuitive too — from using the handwriting calculator for quick math to jotting down notes seamlessly. The “Circle to Search” feature by Google adds another layer of productivity; just circle or highlight anything on your screen to instantly search without having to switch apps. For a phone in this price bracket, these stylus features feel premium and genuinely useful.
Display
Coming to the display, Motorola has equipped the Edge 60 Stylus with a 6.67-inch 1.5K pOLED 2.5D screen that’s a treat to look at. It boasts a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, 446 ppi density, and a highly responsive 120 Hz refresh rate. The High Brightness Mode offers up to 1400 nits brightness, while HDR peak brightness pushes up to an impressive 3,000 nits.
What this translates to for users is a fluid, vibrant visual experience packed with vivid colours (thanks to the 10-bit colour depth and over a billion shades) and smooth scrolling. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection with Aqua Touch ensures durability even during accidental water exposure. Whether you’re outdoors under harsh sunlight or indoors, the display consistently delivers top-notch visuals.
OS and AI
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus comes with Android 15 out of the box, offering a clean, bloat-free experience that Motorola fans will love. The company promises two years of OS upgrades and three years of security patches, ensuring that your device stays updated and secure for a good span of time.
Motorola has also infused AI features across the OS. From Moto AI processing enhancing photography to intelligent system management that optimizes battery life and performance, the AI integrations are subtle but meaningful. Features like Google Auto Enhance for photos and AI-driven performance tweaks make the device smarter in daily use without being intrusive.
Performance
Powering the Edge 60 Stylus is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of UFS2.2 storage (expandable up to 1cTB). During the review period, daily tasks — from multitasking between apps to streaming and browsing — felt buttery smooth, aided by the RAM Boost feature.
Gaming enthusiasts will also find the experience pleasing. Heavy titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact ran smoothly, thanks to the Adreno 710 GPU, though it’s worth mentioning that the GPU score (2090) is slightly lower than what we saw on the Edge 60 Fusion. Nevertheless, for its price range, the Edge 60 Stylus offers ample power to make the phone run seamlessly even with demanding tasks.
Benchmark scores further reflect the device’s capabilities: it clocked a Geekbench single-core score of 1003 and a multi-core score of 2902, close to what the Edge 60 Fusion delivered. These scores reinforce that the phone is not just about stylus gimmicks — it’s a solid performer underneath.
Camera
The Edge 60 Stylus features a capable 50 MP main camera with Sony’s LYTIA 700C sensor, offering f/1.8 aperture, Quad PDAF, and OIS for stability. Accompanying it is a 13 MP ultra-wide lens with macro capabilities. The front houses a sharp 32 MP selfie shooter.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus camera sample
| Photo Credit:
Haider Ali Khan
In daylight, the main sensor captures rich, detailed shots with good dynamic range and natural colours. The ultra-wide lens also delivers impressive results, though like most phones, the edges can sometimes get a bit soft. Portrait shots deserve a special mention — the separation and bokeh effects are handled very well, making portraits look professional and social-media ready.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus camera sample
| Photo Credit:
Haider Ali Khan
Low-light photography is good too. Thanks to a dedicated Night Mode, images retained good colour accuracy and minimal noise. Night shots were well-lit without looking overly processed.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus camera sample
| Photo Credit:
Haider Ali Khan
Selfies from the 32 MP front camera come out crisp and vibrant, ideal for video calls and social media. Even in low-light conditions, the Quad Pixel technology helps deliver solid results. Overall, whether you’re a casual shooter or someone who loves mobile photography, the Edge 60 Stylus won’t disappoint.
Battery
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus packs a 5,000 mAh battery, more than enough to get through a full day of heavy use with ease. Even with gaming, video streaming, and camera usage, the phone consistently lasted a day without gasping for charge. When it comes to charging, Motorola provides 68 W TurboPower fast charging support, juicing up the battery within 1:10-1:20 minutes. There’s also 15 W wireless charging support (though the wireless charger is not included in the box).
Verdict
Motorola has truly pulled something out of the box with the Edge 60 Stylus. During my review period, whoever saw the stylus feature couldn’t help but draw comparisons to Samsung’s Note series — high praise for a mid-range device. The addition of the stylus, combined with Motorola’s clean software and practical features, makes it stand out in a crowded segment.
Overall, the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus nails it with an impressive design, a high-quality display, strong performance, and versatile camera — all wrapped around a feature that genuinely adds value. If you’re looking for a smartphone that’s different, practical, and stylish, the Edge 60 Stylus deserves serious consideration.
Published – April 29, 2025 12:50 pm IST