Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy M35 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.42 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 M35 5G 77 — 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 M35 5G $200

Safe to buy$5.42/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy M35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy M35 5G 58

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy M35 5G 67

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy M35 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy M35 5G 44

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 17 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy M35 5G 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Galaxy M35 5G
Price (street)	$170	$200
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	196 g	222 g
Water resistance	IP52	None
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jul 2029

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy M35 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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