Moto G Power (2026) vs Galaxy A35 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Galaxy A35 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Moto G Power (2026) it's also the sounder buy at $6.65 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Galaxy A35 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 (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220

Buy with care$6.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Galaxy A35 5G 58

The Galaxy A35 5G's Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Galaxy A35 5G 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Galaxy A35 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Galaxy A35 5G 39

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Galaxy A35 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A35 5G at $6.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Galaxy A35 5G
Price (street)	$250	$220
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Exynos 1380
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight	208 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP67
Supported until	Jan 2029	Mar 2029

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