12 4G vs Galaxy M34 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

The Galaxy M34 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $6.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy M34 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G $170

Buy with care$6.82/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Galaxy M34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Galaxy M34 5G 40

The Galaxy M34 5G's Samsung Exynos 1280 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Galaxy M34 5G 67

The Galaxy M34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Galaxy M34 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Galaxy M34 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 4G 63Galaxy M34 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M34 5G at $6.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Galaxy M34 5G
Price (street)	$175	$170
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	187 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jul 2028

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