Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Moto G Power (2024)

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Moto G Power (2024)

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 Motorola Moto G Power (2024), which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7020. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 27% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (599K versus 471K)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • 15% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1025 and 890 points
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 15W
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Moto G Power (2024) 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

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits550 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10No
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%84.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DCI-P3
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)167.2 mm (6.58 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)76.4 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
WaterproofIP67Yes
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleBlue, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Moto G Power (2024) in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380MediaTek Dimensity 7020
Max clock2400 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process5 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5IMG BXM-8-256
GPU shading units320144
GPU clock950 MHz900 MHz
FLOPS~608 GFLOPS~259.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU196715155892
GPU13658578906
Memory109704106020
UX156389130704
Total score599393471522
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 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 -
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1My UX
OS size28 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W30 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (15 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes
Full charging time1:26 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 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p) -
Angle of widest lens123°118°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro 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
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorGalaxyCore GC08A3 -
Sensor size1/4.0" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

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

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels16 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204920 x 3264
Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron1 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 version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
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*18 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024March 2024
Release dateMarch 2024March 2024
Launch price$380$299
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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