Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's budget-friendly A35 delivers impressive value with a larger 5000mAh battery, vibrant 1000-nit Super AMOLED display, and competent 50MP main camera with OIS. However, the S24 FE justifies its $250 premium through meaningfully superior performance: the Exynos 2400e processor crushes the Exynos 1380, enabling smoother gaming and multitasking. S24 FE's camera system excels with proper 8MP 3x telephoto (versus A35's macro), 12MP ultrawide, and 4K@60fps video recording. Display brightness reaches 1900 nits versus 1000, while wireless charging and IP68 rating add convenience. Battery capacity favors the A35 at 5000mAh, though the S24 FE compensates with wireless charging. Real-world performance gap widens with 8GB RAM, USB 3.2, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. For mobile gaming, content creation, or sustained heavy use, the S24 FE's superior processor and camera versatility prove worthwhile. Budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life should consider the A35.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
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 S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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