Samsung Galaxy A35 Review: Should You Buy in 10 Points

Nitansh Rastogi

Looks-wise, the Galaxy A35 continues with the minimalistic elegance Samsung devices are known for. The display occupies most of the fascia, though bezels are noticeable.

Design

The Galaxy A35 comes with Samsung’s signature visual goodness… which means sharp text and punchy colours. The refresh rate also makes scrolling and playing games quite fun.

Display

The processor is paired with a capacious RAM. Thanks to this combination, there were no instances of a lag or slowdown. However, the benchmark scores show that the device lags behind the similarly-priced rivals.

Performance

The Galaxy A35 boots OneUI 6.1 running atop Android 14. There are usual goodies such as Samsung Pay (which works seamlessly with the NFC support), etc. The best part is that Samsung promises four years of Android updates. 

UI

The 50MP shooter gets the usual conditions right, be it daylight shots, indoors, or close-ups. Its low-light capabilities could’ve been better, however. The night mode does come to the rescue, as it offers better lighting while keeping the noise levels in check.

Camera

Although Samsung claims a two-day battery life, the Samsung Galaxy A35 realistically lasts a day and then some more. This was showcased via PCMark battery test too, where it lasted 11 hours and 42 minutes.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is an elegant smartphone with features that would meet the needs of modern, everyday consumers.

Verdict

- Best display in the segment - Loud speakers - IP67 rated - Captures bright pictures in daylight - Four years of Android updates

What is Good?

- No charging adapter in the box - 25W charging support only - Low-light photography can be improved

What is Bad?

- Motorola Edge 50 Pro - Realme 12 Pro Plus

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