PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A35 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Galaxy A35 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Moto G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $6.66 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A35 5G 72 — 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 A35 5G $220
Buy with care$6.66/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A35 5G 58

The Galaxy A35 5G's Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A35 5G 67

The Galaxy A35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A35 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A35 5G 39

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A35 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A35 5G at $6.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy A35 5G
Price (street)$170$220
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Exynos 1380
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g209 g
Water resistanceIP52IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2029
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy A35 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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