Moto G Power (2026) vs Galaxy M35 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.41 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 M35 5G 77 — 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 M35 5G $200

Safe to buy$5.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Galaxy M35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Galaxy M35 5G 58

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Galaxy M35 5G 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Galaxy M35 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Galaxy M35 5G 44

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 6 months longer than the Moto G Power (2026).

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Galaxy M35 5G 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Galaxy M35 5G
Price (street)	$250	$200
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 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	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight	208 g	222 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	None
Supported until	Jan 2029	Jul 2029

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →Galaxy M35 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.