PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Galaxy A36 5G

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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 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 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 Power 5G (2025) $250
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G $350
Safe to buy$6.12/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70Galaxy A36 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42Galaxy A36 5G 48

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

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Galaxy A36 5G 67

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

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80Galaxy A36 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24Galaxy A36 5G 68

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 37 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Galaxy A36 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A36 5G at $6.12 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)Galaxy A36 5G
Price (street)$250$350
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless45W wired (charger not included)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight208 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP67
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2031
Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy A36 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.