Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong mid-range performance, but they prioritize different strengths. Samsung Galaxy A35 excels with its larger 5000 mAh battery, IP67 water resistance, and reliable Exynos 1380 processor paired with One UI's polished software experience. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a superior 50 MP front camera featuring autofocus and Aura Light, faster 80W charging, higher-resolution 2800 x 1260 display at 1300 nits brightness, and the more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. Display quality slightly favors Vivo's brighter AMOLED panel, while Samsung's larger battery and superior durability rating (IP67 vs IP54) provide practical advantages. Processing power tilts toward Vivo's MediaTek advantage. Battery endurance remains Samsung's forte despite Vivo's quicker charging. For selfie enthusiasts and performance seekers, Vivo offers better value at its price point. Samsung appeals to users prioritizing battery longevity, durability, and software refinement. Recommendation: Choose Vivo V29 Pro for performance and display, or Galaxy A35 for battery life and dependability.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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