Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A35 5G: Which one is the better affordable phone?،
Introduction
With such minor changes between the two devices, determining which one deserves your attention can be a difficult task. Allow us to explain the differences and try to clear up the mid-range confusion that Samsung has delivered to us.
Galaxy A55 Differences 5G and Galaxy A35 5G:
| Galaxy A55 5G | Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|---|
| An Exynos 1480 chipset | A slightly humbler Exynos 1380 chip |
| Up to 12 GB of RAM (even more than the Galaxy S24!) | Maximum 8 GB of RAM, so potentially worse multitasking |
| A large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate | The same 6.6-inch Super AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate as well |
| A new Key Island design language with a bulge on the side | The same design language of Key Island |
| 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging | The same 5,000 mAh battery with identical charging speeds at 25W |
| Loading rear camera with slightly higher resolution | Less impressive camera system |
Contents:
Design and size
Key Archipelago
Both Galaxy A55 Both 5G and Galaxy A35 5G use Samsung's new Key Island design language, or more correctly, “design feature.”
Aside from this change, nothing else has apparently changed. Just like the Galaxy A55 5G, the Galaxy A35 5G features a hole instead of a V-shaped notch, which has been a long time coming and finally matches the Galaxy A55 5G in terms of front-end design.
THE Galaxy A55 5G uses metal and Gorilla Glass Victus+ in its construction, which is a great thing to have on a mid-range ranger.
Size-wise the two are quite comparable, the Galaxy A55 5G is slightly narrower and lighter. The Galaxy A35 5G is about 4 grams heavier, but you'll barely notice it.
Both phones feature IP67 water and dust resistance, which is a great thing to have on a mid-range. Sure, this is a drop from IP68, which lets you submerge your device deeper, but it's basically not a problem.
As for ports and buttons, expect the standard selection of a power button and volume rocker on Key Island as well as a USB Type-C port on the bottom. Although you will be able to plug in the USB cable that will likely be inside the box, don't expect a charger inside. This was the case with the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34, and Samsung rarely reverses its decisions.
Similar to last year, the Galaxy A35 5G will once again feature a slightly larger screen than the Galaxy A55 5G. According to rumors, the difference could be as little as 0.1 inches in favor of the Galaxy A35 5G, which will feature a 6.6-inch display compared to the 6.5-inch. Galaxy A55 5G, but it's a notable difference nonetheless.
Aside from the slight size contrast, the rest of the display specs will likely be in sync. Both phones will feature Super AMOLED displays that can reach up to 120Hz in terms of refresh rate, providing a very smooth experience.
Apart from that, we would like to see brighter displays with higher maximum brightness. Such a move would be in line with industry trends toward maximizing screen brightness, which is already expected to trickle down to mid-range users.
Performance and software
Xs and Os, Exynos
Both Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G rely on Samsung's Exynos line of mid-range chips. So, both phones feature the Exynos 1480 and Exynos 1380 respectively. We probably shouldn't expect too much from them, as these are humble mid-range chips after all, so any comparison with the mid-range Qualcomm's Snapdragon range would not be relevant.
In terms of storage and memory, both devices are available in three versions. You can have the Galaxy A55 5G with 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage, while a 12GB version with 256GB is also available to win. It's actually a better memory configuration than the flagship Galaxy S24, what is interesting. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G comes with 128GB of native storage and 6 or 8GB of RAM, while a 256GB version with 8GB of RAM is also up for grabs.
Finally, yes, a microSD slot is available. The basic functionality of a Samsung mid-ranger phone is here to stay!
Camera
Triple cameras aren't what they used to be
Both Galaxy A55 Both the 5G and Galaxy A35 5G come with three cameras, but you'll probably only use two almost 99% of the time. Why is that? As is tradition, Samsung will once again equip both mid-rangers with unnecessary macro cameras, the usefulness of which is usually mimicked by the ultra-wide camera on many other phones.
At the front, the Galaxy A55 5G is much better equipped thanks to a 32 MP selfie sensor. The Galaxy A35 5G, on the other hand, has a 13 MP front camera. On the quality side, the Galaxy A55 5G would likely have a slight advantage, but that remains to be seen.
Audio and haptic quality
In terms of audio quality, neither the Galaxy A54 nor the Galaxy A34 were without weaknesses, so both Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G have many potential improvements they could fix. This applies to both the poor audio quality coming out of the speakers and the slightly mushy haptic feedback. Of course, we'll reserve judgment for the final review, which should be out soon.
Battery life and charging
Same battery life, same autonomy?
Both phones feature 5,000mAh batteries, which is the standard battery capacity you can expect from large Android devices these days. We certainly hope that Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G offer an excellent balance between capacity and battery life, and we hope that the Exynos chips can deliver results in efficiency, which would have a considerable impact on endurance.
That said, Samsung's official battery life figures reveal that the company expects the Galaxy A55 5G to survive the Galaxy A35 5G. In terms of video playback, the Galaxy A35 5G is said to last up to 26 hours, while the Galaxy A55 5G – 28 hours. Web browsing over LTE will drain the Galaxy A35 5G in 23 hours, while the Galaxy A55 5G will last around 25 hours, according to Samsung.
In terms of charging, Samsung has integrated 25W support on both devices. This actually corresponds to vanilla Galaxy S24, which is excellent news. Fully charging either device would probably take an hour and a half, if not more, or less.
There is no charger in the box nor Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G. However, there is no wireless charging on either device.
Specification Comparison
| Galaxy A55 5G | Galaxy A35 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2mm |
| Weight | 213gr | 209gr |
| Screen | 6.6-inch OLED screen 120Hz Vision booster |
6.6-inch OLED screen 120Hz Vision booster |
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM, storage | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB 12GB/256GB microSD up to 1TB |
6GB/128GB 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB microSD up to 1TB |
| Cameras | 50MP F1.8 main 12MP F2.2 ultra 5MP F2.4 Macro 32MP F2.2 front |
50MP F1.8 main 8MP F2.2 ultra 5MP F2.4 Macro 13MP F2.2 front |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Loading | USB-C 25W wired |
USB-C 25W wired |
Summary
Both Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G are already shaping up to be minor generational improvements over their predecessors. Nothing too radical in terms of new releases, but as long as the price doesn't change, both could end up in the best-selling charts again. Considering that the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 were among the best-selling Samsung phones in the world, there is a good chance that the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G will have the same faith.
On the price side, the Galaxy A55 5G starts at around 480 euros in Europe, which is a slightly higher price than the Galaxy A54. Conversely, we are also preparing for a slightly higher price in the United States. The Galaxy A35 5G will cost around 380 euros in Europe, and if it comes to the US it will likely cost $399 (or more).
