Samsung A35 and A55 5G: Samsung extends its hit A-series portfolio with two powerful contenders — Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G. Both phones are designed for gaming and entertainment but differ noticeably that can make your purchasing decision easier. Let’s compare these two feature by feature to determine which one is the better value.

Display and Design Comparison

Both Galaxy A35 5G and A55 5G share a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both screens are HDR10+ supported and attain a maximum brightness of 1000 nits, thus being equally lively for media. Galaxy A55 has a bit higher screen-to-body ratio and Gorilla Glass Victus Plus back, while A35 features Mineral Glass. The A55 is also slightly heavier at 213 grams versus 209 grams for the A35.

Performance and Processor

Galaxy A55 5G is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset, based on a 4nm process, with Cortex A78 cores up to 2.75GHz. The A35, on the other hand, uses the older Exynos 1380 processor, a 5nm fabrication, with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz. The A55 also boasts the benefit of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, which enables quicker multitasking and app launch. Benchmark scores show a clear difference, with A55 registering 733,093 on AnTuTu compared to 612,769 for A35.

Rear and Front Camera Performance

Both phones come with a triple camera setup at the back, led by a 50MP wide-angle sensor with OIS. A55, however, takes the ultra-wide lens to 12MP, whereas A35 has an 8MP ultra-wide lens. A5 and A35 both have a 5MP macro lens. The front also gets a better 32MP camera on A55 compared to A35’s 13MP sensor, making A55 more desirable for selfie enthusiasts. Both have 4K video recording from both front and rear cameras at 30fps.

Battery and Charging

Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh on both phones, and both have 25W fast charging support. Neither supports wireless charging. On PC Mark battery tests, A35 takes a small lead at backup of 13 hours and 19 minutes, and A55 clocks 13 hours and 4 minutes. In real-world difference, that will be negligible.

Software and Updates

Both models come with Android 14 pre-installed and Samsung’s One UI skin. Samsung guarantees 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches for both, providing long-term software support. From a software standpoint, there is no difference between the two.

Storage and Connectivity Options

Both phones have 128GB and 256GB options with support for up to 1TB microSD cards using a hybrid SIM slot. Galaxy A55 employs quicker UFS 3.1 storage while A35 retains UFS 2.2. This renders A55 marginally quicker in terms of read/write performance. Both phones offer 5G connectivity and identical SIM and band support.

Price Difference and Availability

The Galaxy A35 5G costs ₹20,284 on Amazon, while the A55 5G begins at ₹27,999. The difference in price of almost ₹8,000 translates into large differences in performance, build quality, camera, and inner hardware. The A35 is great value for those on a budget, but the A55 is obviously the more premium product.

Build Quality and Protection

Both handsets are IP67 rated for dust and water resistance. Galaxy A55 features a Gorilla Glass rear while A35 features a Mineral Glass back, so A55 is more robust. Both share almost the same thickness and accommodate a punch-hole bezel-less screen design.