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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Huawei Nova Y72

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Huawei Nova Y72

65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
48 out of 100
Huawei Nova Y72
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Huawei Nova Y72

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (with Exynos 1380) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Huawei Nova Y72, which is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 710A and came out 1 month before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 2.3x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (599K versus 263K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • 50% higher pixel density (390 vs 260 PPI)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Exynos 1380
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 12
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's TFT LCD)
Reasons to consider the Huawei Nova Y72
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Weighs 40.7 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Huawei Nova Y72 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A35 5G
vs
Nova Y72

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Size6.6 inches6.75 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits460 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10No
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%84.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 -
Display tests
RGB color space99.9% -
PWM240 Hz -
Response time2 ms -
Contrast∞ Infinity -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height161.7 mm (6.37 inches)168.3 mm (6.63 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)77.7 mm (3.06 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)168.3 g (5.94 oz)
WaterproofIP67No
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleBlack, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Huawei Nova Y72 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380HiSilicon Kirin 710A
Max clock2400 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A73
L3 cache4 MB1 MB
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process5 nanometers14 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNo
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5Mali-G51 MP4
GPU shading units32064
GPU clock950 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~608 GFLOPS~128 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A35 5G+128%
599393
Nova Y72
263054
CPU19671585440
GPU13658534305
Memory10970480324
UX15638962985
Total score599393263054
Samples[16 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 12
ROMOne UI 6.1EMUI 12
OS size28 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Max charge power25 W22.5 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 50 min)
Full charging time1:26 hr2:30 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:47 hr -
Watching video14:03 hr -
Gaming05:56 hr -
Standby106 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61443264 x 2448
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p) -
Angle of widest lens123° -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN8 -
Sensor size1/1.95" -
Pixel size0.8 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC08A3 -
Sensor size1/4.0" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigitalNo

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh50 -
Preview52 -
Zoom71 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 3120 -
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesNo
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*18 -
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoMono
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024January 2024
Release dateMarch 2024February 2024
Launch price$380$260
SAR (head)0.44 W/kg -
SAR (body)0.92 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 22 W
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A35 5G:
    - Only SM-A356E/DS and SM-A356B/DS models support two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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