PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs Galaxy F34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G

The Galaxy F34 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy F34 5G 73 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 F34 5G $150
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70Galaxy F34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 4G 36Galaxy F34 5G 40

The Galaxy F34 5G's Samsung Exynos 1280 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55Galaxy F34 5G 67

The Galaxy F34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 4G 80Galaxy F34 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy F34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 4G 29Galaxy F34 5G 31

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12 4G 63Galaxy F34 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F34 5G at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GGalaxy F34 5G
Price (street)$175$150
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm161.9 × 77.4 × 8.8 mm
Weight187 g208 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilJul 2028Aug 2028

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