PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A34 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A34 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A34 5G 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Moto G (2025) $170
Buy with care$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G $180
Buy with care$8.51/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A34 5G 52

The Galaxy A34 5G's Dimensity 1080 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A34 5G 62

The Galaxy A34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A34 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A34 5G 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A34 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy A34 5G
Price (street)$170$180
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Dimensity 1080
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g199 g
Water resistanceIP52IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.