Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Galaxy M34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

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

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 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 Power 5G (2025) $250

Buy with care$12.16/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G $170

Buy with care$6.84/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

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

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Galaxy M34 5G 67

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

Battery

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

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

Software longevity

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24Galaxy M34 5G 30

The Galaxy M34 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Galaxy M34 5G 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power 5G (2025)	Galaxy M34 5G
Price (street)	$250	$170
Display	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm	161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	208 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	None
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jul 2028

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