Samsung Galaxy M35vsMotorola Moto G54
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy M35 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M35 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy M35 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 50 more than the Motorola Moto G54. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Performance — led by performance score (650,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy M35 and Motorola Moto G54.
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G54 and Samsung Galaxy M35.
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy M35 and Motorola Moto G54.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 480,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a bigger screen — 6.6 in vs 6.5 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
Choose Motorola Moto G54 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G54 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G54 if you want a sharper screen — 402 ppi vs 390 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Moto G54 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Motorola Moto G54 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy M35
- Motorola Moto G54
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy M35
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Motorola Moto G54
Choose Motorola Moto G54 if price matters most. It costs USD 199, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Motorola Moto G54
- 120 Hz display
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
- Average cameras