12 4G vs Galaxy A34 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

The Galaxy A34 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $8.49 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy A34 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G $180

Buy with care$8.49/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Galaxy A34 5G 52

The Galaxy A34 5G's Dimensity 1080 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Galaxy A34 5G 62

The Galaxy A34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Galaxy A34 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Galaxy A34 5G 25

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A34 5G.

Value

12 4G 63Galaxy A34 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A34 5G at $8.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Galaxy A34 5G
Price (street)	$175	$180
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Dimensity 1080
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP67
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2028

12 4G full verdict →Galaxy A34 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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