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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Google Pixel 8a

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 Google Pixel 8a, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 2 months after. 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
  • Shows 14% longer battery life (22:25 vs 19:43 hours)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 508 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • 2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 599K)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 48% higher peak brightness (1518 against 1027 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 7.5W
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • 10% higher pixel density (430 vs 390 PPI)
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 64% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1683 and 1025 points
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 5.3 mm narrower
  • Weighs 21 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Google Pixel 8a 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
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
Pixel 8a

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.6 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%81.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.9%99.1%
PWM240 Hz120 Hz
Response time2 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A35 5G
1027 nits
Pixel 8a+48%
1518 nits

Design and build

Height161.7 mm (6.37 inches)152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleWhite, Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Google Pixel 8a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Google Tensor G3
Max clock2400 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)9 (1 + 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-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process5 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units320896
GPU clock950 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~608 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A35 5G
599393
Pixel 8a+104%
1223695
CPU196715368321
GPU136585432077
Memory109704218319
UX156389204978
Total score5993931223695
Samples[16 tests][3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Memory clock2133 MHz3200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size28 GB18.4 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4492 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes (33% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:26 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:47 hr08:15 hr
Watching video14:03 hr13:00 hr
Gaming05:56 hr04:54 hr
Standby106 hr86 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A35 5G+14%
22:25 hr
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61449000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN8Sony IMX787
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorGalaxyCore GC08A3Sony IMX712
Sensor size1/4.0"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh5060
Preview5271
Zoom71126
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNo -
StabilizationDigital -
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A35 5G+2%
90.9 dB
Pixel 8a
89.3 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024May 2024
Release dateMarch 2024May 2024
Launch price$380$499
SAR (head)0.44 W/kg -
SAR (body)0.92 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
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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