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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A35 5GSamsungGalaxy A55 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2024March 2024
Display
Screen size6.6″6.6″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness390 pixels per inch390 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Tech Advisor)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front; Samsung did not specify the rear glass type (Android Authority)
Display featuresInfinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certificationAdaptive refresh rate; Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Exynos 1480
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUExynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzExynos 1480 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.75 GHz and 2 GHz; 4 nm process (Tech Advisor)
GPU–Xclipse 530, developed with AMD (Android Authority)
CoolingLarge vapour chamberIntegrated cooling system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Main cameraF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisationF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraF2.2F2.2
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; warm or natural skin-tone options
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; OIS and VDIS; Super HDRUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; OIS and VDIS; Super HDR
Front videoUp to 4K at 30 fps (Tech Advisor)Up to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Edit Suggestion includes Background blur, Remaster and Erase shadows5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 26 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 23 hours LTE internet, 22 hours Wi-Fi internet and 83 hours wireless audio playbackRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 25 hours LTE internet, 24 hours Wi-Fi internet and 79 hours wireless audio playback
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separatelySuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNot supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight209 g213 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width161.7 × 78 mm161.1 × 77.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsGlass back and flat side frame; plastic frame (Tech Advisor)Aluminium frame and glass back (Tech Advisor); flat sides and raised housing around the power and volume buttons
ColoursAwesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome NavyAwesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Navy
Water resistance detailTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over timeTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)In-display fingerprint reader (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14 with One UI 6.1Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Software updatesUp to four generations of Android and One UI upgrades and five years of security updates promised at launch; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028Up to four generations of Android and One UI upgrades and five years of security updates promised at launch; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google available after a software update; Edit SuggestionCircle to Search with Google, available after a software update; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Safety featuresSamsung Knox Vault isolates PINs, passwords and other private informationSamsung Knox Vault isolates PINs, passwords and other private information
In the boxNo charger or case included (Tech Advisor)USB-C to USB-C cable; no charger (Tech Advisor)
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM (UK specification)Dual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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