Moto G Power (2026) vs Galaxy A36 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.11 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

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

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G $350

Safe to buy$6.11/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Galaxy A36 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Galaxy A36 5G 48

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

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Galaxy A36 5G 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Galaxy A36 5G 80

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

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Galaxy A36 5G 68

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 27 months longer than the Moto G Power (2026).

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Galaxy A36 5G 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Galaxy A36 5G
Price (street)	$250	$350
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	45W wired (charger not included)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight	208 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP67
Supported until	Jan 2029	Mar 2031

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →Galaxy A36 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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