PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy A34 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P2 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P2 Pro 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.

Realme P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G $180
Buy with care$8.49/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy A34 5G 52

The P2 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy A34 5G 62

The P2 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy A34 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy A34 5G 25

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy A34 5G.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy A34 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy A34 5G
Price (street)$260$180
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Dimensity 1080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight180 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65IP67
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2028

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