Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | 208 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is ahead on our rating, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is ahead on battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~390 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm | 161.7 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 199 g | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G |
|---|
| Announced | March 2023 | 2023, July 03 |
| Released | March 24, 2023 | — |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, July 07 (India) / July 15 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G — 199 g for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G — Mar 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G versus Jul 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G 7/10.
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