Motorola Launches Its First Tablet in the US in Over Ten Years: The Moto Pad

Motorola has unveiled two exciting new devices, marking a return to the tablet scene with the Moto Pad, its first tablet available through a US carrier since the Verizon Xyboard in 2011. Alongside it, the 2026 edition of the Moto G Stylus has arrived, boasting an enhanced pen that reacts to tilt and pressure in compatible applications.

The Moto Pad will hit T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile on April 30th, or T-Mobile customers can snag it from Motorola’s online store for $249.99, available in a sleek bronze green color. This tablet is powered by a MediaTek D6300 5G processor and features an impressive 11-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Its robust 7,040 mAh battery is designed to support up to 12 hours of streaming.

The tablet also incorporates Dolby technology, promising an immersive audio experience with enhanced depth and clarity through its four built-in speakers. Plus, it supports Dolby Atmos content when paired with compatible speakers or headphones.

The 2026 Moto G Stylus will be available starting April 16th for $499.99 through Motorola and various retailers. It sports a stylish “leather-inspired finish” and comes in two color options: coal smoke and lavender mist. This model will also be offered through carriers like Google Fi Wireless, AT&T, Spectrum Mobile, and Cricket Wireless.

The new Moto G Stylus features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. On the rear, it boasts a 50-megapixel main camera equipped with a Sony Lytia sensor and optical image stabilization, complemented by a 13-megapixel ultrawide and macro vision camera. The front houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera, with all three capable of recording 4K video.

Battery performance for the active stylus is impressive, offering up to 100 hours of standby and nearly four hours of writing time, with a quick 15-minute charge when docked in the phone. The Moto G Stylus itself is powered by a 5,200mAh battery, providing up to 44 hours of usage, and can be recharged via USB-C at 68W or wirelessly at up to 15W.