PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy M34 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 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 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G $170
Buy with care$6.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy M34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy M34 5G 40

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

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy M34 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy M34 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Galaxy M34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy M34 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy M34 5G 72

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

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy M34 5G
Price (street)$260$170
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB
Battery5,200 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight180 g208 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilSep 2028Jul 2028

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