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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy A55

Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance with identical 6.6-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED displays and 5000mAh batteries. Performance differences emerge in the processor: Galaxy A55 uses the newer Exynos 1480 with faster cores (2.75 GHz vs 2.4 GHz) and superior Xclipse 530 GPU, providing noticeable improvements in gaming and multitasking. Camera capabilities show meaningful divergence—A55 upgrades the selfie to 32MP and ultrawide to 12MP compared to A35's 13MP and 8MP respectively, while both retain identical 50MP main sensors with OIS. A55 includes Wi-Fi 6 versus A35's Wi-Fi 5, offering faster wireless speeds. At $50 more, A55's improvements in processing power, camera versatility, and connectivity justify the premium for users prioritizing performance and content creation. A35 remains excellent value for basic computing and casual photography.

Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A35
$400
7.8/10
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Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55
$450
8.2/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Samsung Galaxy A55
SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight209 g213 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+
IP ratingIP67IP67
Dimensions161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera13 MP, f/2.232 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Telephoto5 MP macro5 MP macro
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Display
Size6.6 inches6.6 inches
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2340 x 10802340 x 1080
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)10001000
Processor
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz)Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz)
GPUMali-G68 MP5Xclipse 530
ChipsetExynos 1380Exynos 1480
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3

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Pros & Cons

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

Samsung Galaxy A55

Pros

  • Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
  • Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
  • Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
  • Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
  • IP67 water and dust resistance

Cons

  • Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
  • Heavy at 213 g
  • No dedicated telephoto camera
  • Only 25W charging with no charger included

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