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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Edge (2023)

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Edge (2023)

65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
61 out of 100
Motorola Edge (2023)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Motorola Edge (2023)

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 Edge (2023), which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7030 and came out 5 months 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
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Comes with 600 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • 16% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (599K versus 517K)
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
Reasons to consider the Motorola Edge (2023)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Handles wireless charging up to 15W
  • Supports higher wattage charging (68W versus 25W)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Thinner bezels – 7.4% more screen real estate
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Weighs 41 grams less
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 6.01 mm narrower

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Edge (2023) 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
Edge (2023)

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDPOLED
Size6.6 inches6.6 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits1200 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz360 Hz
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%92.2%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
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)158.52 mm (6.24 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)71.99 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)7.64 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)168 g (5.93 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassEco-leather
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleBlack
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Edge (2023) in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380MediaTek Dimensity 7030
Max clock2400 MHz2500 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 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process5 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesMediaTek APU 550
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5Mali-G610 MP3
GPU shading units320384
GPU clock950 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~608 GFLOPS~768 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A35 5G+16%
599393
Edge (2023)
517563
CPU196715161837
GPU13658587588
Memory109704113549
UX156389154589
Total score599393517563
Samples[16 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13
ROMOne UI 6.1My UX
OS size28 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4400 mAh
Max charge power25 W68 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (15 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes (17% in 10 min)
Full charging time1:26 hr0:55 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
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.4
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN8Omnivision OV50A
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.55"
Pixel size0.8 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorGalaxyCore GC08A3 -
Sensor size1/4.0" -
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
Bokeh50 -
Preview52 -
Zoom71 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31206528 x 4896
Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6CMOS
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron0.7 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
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/k/v/r)
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 version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
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*1819
5G supportYesYes

Sound

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

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024October 2023
Release dateMarch 2024October 2023
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 includedYes, 68 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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