Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent value in Samsung's mid-range lineup, but the Galaxy A35 justifies its $150 premium with meaningful upgrades. Display quality remains nearly identical,6.5-6.6 inch Super AMOLED panels at 120Hz and 1000 nits brightness on both devices. Performance differs more notably: the A35's Exynos 1380 features four high-performance cores versus the A25's two, providing better sustained gaming and multitasking performance. Camera hardware appears similar on paper, though the A35's 5MP macro replaces the A25's depth sensor, offering more practical versatility. Build quality heavily favors the A35 with aluminum framing and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection versus the A25's polycarbonate construction. Battery capacity and charging speeds remain unchanged at 5000mAh with 25W wired charging. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing durability and processing power, the Galaxy A35 edges ahead despite both offering solid Android 14 experiences.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP depth | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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