Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: First Look and Features
Get an in-depth Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On with a first look at its features, design, and performance in this detailed review.
Motorola has just launched Motorola Edge 60 Stylus and people are already talking about it.This is the first phone in the Edge series with a built-in stylus, making it a great option for users who love taking notes, doodling, or navigating more precisely. In this Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On, I’ll share my experience with the phone. It comes in two bold colors—Pantone Surf the Web and Pantone Gibraltar Sea. I got my hands on the Surf the Web model, and here’s everything you need to know.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Unboxing Experience
The unboxing experience is clean and eco-friendly. The box is made of recycled materials and includes:
- A 68W fast charger
- A USB-C cable
- A SIM ejector tool
- Some documents
There’s also something fun—Moto Fragrance. Yes, Motorola added a signature fragrance to the box (a trend they started with the Edge 50 Pro), which makes the unboxing feel special. But, here’s the catch: I noticed there was a holder in the box where a case is usually found, but there was no protective case included. That felt a bit off, especially since Motorola talks about being eco-conscious. Including a placeholder for a case and not giving one feels unnecessary.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Design and Build Quality
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus looks stylish. It has a vegan leather back that feels grippy and doesn’t attract fingerprints. The matte-finished frame adds a clean touch to the overall look. I found it comfortable to hold and use, even for long periods.
On the right side, you get the volume buttons and power button, while the left side has slots for the SIM card and a microSD card. At the bottom, you’ll find:
- USB-C port
- Stylus slot
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Speaker grill
- Main microphone
On top, there’s a secondary mic. The phone also comes with MIL-STD-810H durability and IP68 water and dust resistance, which is great at this price point.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Display Features
The Edge 60 Stylus sports a 6.67-inch pOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It’s bright (up to 3,000 nits), vibrant, and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which means scrolling and animations feel smooth. The resolution is 2712 x 1220 pixels, and the screen even works with wet fingers, which is handy during rainy days.
You can choose between 60Hz, 90Hz, or 120Hz refresh rates, or set it to Auto mode where the phone adjusts the refresh rate based on what you’re doing. The only downside? It doesn’t support HDR content, though it does have Widevine L1 certification. So, yes—you can stream Netflix and Prime Video in full HD quality.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Cameras and Photo Experience
The rear of the phone features a square camera module with:
- 50MP primary camera with a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, featuring an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
- 13MP ultra-wide and macro lens with an f/2.2 aperture, offering a 120° field of view.
- 3-in-1 light sensor designed for measuring ambient light, reducing flicker, and RGB optimization.
- LED flash for better low-light photography.
The front camera is 32MP, placed in a centered punch-hole cutout. You can shoot 4K videos at 30fps with both the front and rear cameras, which is impressive for a mid-range phone.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Stylus Features and Use
Of course, the highlight of this phone is the built-in stylus. It’s lightweight and easy to hold. Pulling it out while the phone is locked opens a note-taking app, so you can jot something down instantly. When the phone is unlocked, removing the stylus brings up a menu with shortcuts like:
- Moto Note
- Screenshot
- Free-form crop
- Sketch to Image
- Handwriting Calculator
You can customize these shortcuts or turn them off if you don’t need them. Just a heads-up: the stylus does not support Bluetooth, so you can’t use it as a remote shutter for selfies. It’s more like a precise tool for drawing, writing, and quick actions—similar to using your finger, but better.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Storage is expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card.
The phone runs on Android 15 out of the box, with 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches promised. It comes with a clean software experience, though I noticed it preloads Facebook and downloads six games and a weather app after setup. I wish Motorola gave users the choice before installing them.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Battery and Charging
The phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery that easily lasts a full day with moderate to heavy use. It supports:
- 68W wired charging
- 15W wireless charging
This is one of the few phones in its range that offers both fast wired and wireless charging, and that’s a huge plus.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Sound and Extras
You also get:
- Stereo speakers
- Dolby Atmos support
- Hi-Res audio certification
- NFC support (great for mobile payments)
The in-display fingerprint scanner works fast and accurately, though I felt it could have been placed a little higher for more comfort.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Hands-On: Price and Availability
Right now, the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is available in India only, priced at ₹22,999 (about $270 or €235). You can buy it from:
If you’re in the US, Motorola is releasing a similar phone under a different name—Moto G Stylus (2025). It has similar features but a different processor. We’ll share a review on that soon.
Conclusion
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus offers a great mix of style, performance, and features. The stylus adds value for creatives and note-takers, while the big battery, bright display, and clean design make it enjoyable for everyday use. Sure, there are a few things that could be better—like the missing case, lack of HDR, and unnecessary app downloads—but overall, it’s a solid mid-range phone with something unique to offer.
If you’re someone who wants a smartphone with a stylus that doesn’t break the bank, this could be a smart buy.
