12+ 5G vs Galaxy A34 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A34 5G (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $180 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | Dimensity 1080 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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