PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy M34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

The Galaxy M34 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Moto G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $6.84 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy M34 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 M34 5G $170
Buy with care$6.84/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy M34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy M34 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy M34 5G 67

The Galaxy M34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy M34 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy M34 5G 30

The Galaxy M34 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy M34 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M34 5G at $6.84 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy M34 5G
Price (street)$170$170
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight196 g208 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2028Jul 2028
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