Galaxy M34 5G vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

The Galaxy M34 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the Galaxy S23 it's also the sounder buy at $6.84 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy M34 5G 72 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G $170

Buy with care$6.84/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 $175

Buy with care$8.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M34 5G 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M34 5G 40Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M34 5G 67Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy M34 5G 100Galaxy S23 58

6,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy M34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M34 5G 30Galaxy S23 24

The Galaxy M34 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value

Galaxy M34 5G 72Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M34 5G at $6.84 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M34 5G	Galaxy S23
Price (street)	$170	$175
Display	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1280	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	208 g	168 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Feb 2028

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