PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Galaxy A26 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $4.39 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · Galaxy A26 5G 78 — 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 Power 5G (2025) $250
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G $250
Safe to buy$4.39/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70Galaxy A26 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42Galaxy A26 5G 58

The Galaxy A26 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Galaxy A26 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80Galaxy A26 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24Galaxy A26 5G 68

The Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 36 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Galaxy A26 5G 78

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A26 5G at $4.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)Galaxy A26 5G
Price (street)$250$250
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm
Weight208 g200 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP67
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2031
Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy A26 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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