Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A36 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.12 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A36 5G 66 — 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 A36 5G $350

Safe to buy$6.12/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A36 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A36 5G 48

The Galaxy A36 5G's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A36 5G 67

The Galaxy A36 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A36 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A36 5G 68

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 38 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A36 5G 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Galaxy A36 5G
Price (street)	$170	$350
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	45W wired (charger not included)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight	196 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP67
Supported until	Feb 2028	Mar 2031

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy A36 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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