How do you choose the best stylus for Android? Well that really depends on what you plan to do with it. There are great stylus pens for Android out there from the likes of Adonit and Meko that are inexpensive and straightforward, and are perfect for taking notes or making quick sketches. If you want something more advanced, you might want an Android tablet stylus like Samsung's S-Pen, which offers premium artistry features like pressure sensitivity. Whether you need a best stylus for Android tablets or smartphones, I've found my favourites.
We've reviewed many styluses ourselves, and assessed those and others against criteria such as quality, feature-set, feel and performance (see how we test for more info). If you want to know more, scroll to the bottom of the page, where we've put together a few useful FAQs on Android tablets and styluses. While I have an iPad, I also use an Android phone and have an Android tablet, so I've chosen stylus below that I can honestly recommend.
Best stylus for Android: top picks
The best stylus for Android available now
The best stylus pen for note taking
The Adonit Dash 4 is very versatile and the best broadly compatible stylus on this list. It's sleek at just 8mm thick, and feels premium in its aluminium casing. Palm rejection works exclusively on iPad, not Android, but it still performs well. Check out our full review for more detail.
Offers Android stylus for drawing
It's affordable, precise, and stable; the Adonit Neo Lite will work with absolutely any touch screen. It comes with a magnetic cap to protect the tip and disc when not in use, and you can very easily replace these at any time. With Tilt and 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, it's great for writing and sketching.
The best stylus for Samsung devices
This pen is pressure-sensitive, which is already a huge tick in its favour for artists, offering 4,096 pressure levels (similar to the Apple Pencil). It's pricey, but has lots of neat Samsung-exclusive integrations - but make sure to double-check the compatibility.
A Wacom stylus for Android
The Wacom Bamboo Tip brings the build quality of this drawing tablet maker to Android tablets and smartphones. It features a 1.9 mm thin nib, one of the finest on my list, but with no pressure sensitivity or tilt it's aimed at note-taking rather than art; Wacom does offer access its Inkspace and Bamboo Paper apps for notes and doodles.
The cheapest stylus pen for Android
If you want something budget-friendly but still good-looking, this one is for you. The Meko Universal 2-in-1 has dual tips; an anti-scratch fibre tip for general use and an ultra-thin disc tip for writing and drawing. It's not sophisticated, but it's simple and sweet.
An iconic stylus pen re-imagining
This is a great choice for digital artists, offering pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and a nice natural drawing experience. With passive EMR technology, it doesn't require a battery, and comes with spare nibs - but it isn't the most durable or widely compatible stylus on this list.
An affordable Android stylus for drawing
The Digiroot Universal Stylus is a budget option that offers impressive levels of accuracy and sensitivity for its price point. It's well-balanced and comfortable to hold, with a level of resistance that makes drawing and note-taking feel natural. While it's compatible with many touchscreen devices, we recommend double-checking for compatibility.
A practical Android stylus
The Adonit Pro 4 may not be the flashiest stylus for Android on my list but it is cheaper than the Adonit Dash 4 and while its designed for general use it can work for drawing, just. The Pro 4 won't wow but it's an affordable and practical Android stylus. In our Adonit Pro 4 review we said it's a "thumbs up for general use" but highlighted it "doesn't feel very accurate".
A fine-tip Android stylus
The Evach Active Stylus can be used with most touchscreen devices from iPad to Samsung and even Nintendo Switch. It's a do-all stylus that boasts a 1.5mm ultra fine tip nib, making it ideal for detailed drawing work or for use on small screens (which means its a good Samsung S-Pen alternative). Evach also make the same stylus for various devices, from Lenovo to HP.
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