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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Moto G54 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Motorola Moto G54 5G

65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
57 out of 100
Motorola Moto G54 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Motorola Moto G54 5G

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 G54 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7020 and came out 6 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
  • Delivers 117% higher peak brightness (1015 against 467 nits)
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 30% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (599K versus 462K)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G54 5G
  • Shows 8% longer battery life (24:17 vs 22:25 hours)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Weighs 32 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Moto G54 5G 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
Moto G54 5G

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.6 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi405 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (30-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1000 nits560 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10No
Touch sampling rate240 Hz240 Hz
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%85.6%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space99.9%99.8%
PWM240 HzNot detected
Response time2 ms24 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity1640:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A35 5G+117%
1015 nits
Moto G54 5G
467 nits

Design and build

Height161.7 mm (6.37 inches)161.56 mm (6.36 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)73.82 mm (2.91 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.89 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)177 g (6.24 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP52
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleBlue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Motorola Moto G54 5G 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
Galaxy A35 5G+30%
599393
Moto G54 5G
462500
CPU196715150008
GPU13658577511
Memory109704114147
UX156389121021
Total score599393462500
Samples[16 tests][20 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8, 12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6.1My UX
OS size28 GB19 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W33 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 33 min)
Full charging time1:26 hr1:15 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:47 hr08:39 hr
Watching video14:03 hr12:58 hr
Gaming05:56 hr05:16 hr
Standby106 hr136 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A35 5G
22:25 hr
Moto G54 5G+8%
24:17 hr

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 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°118°
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
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN8 -
Sensor size1/1.95" -
Pixel size0.8 micron0.61 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
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 micron1.75 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

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 megapixels16 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204920 x 3264
Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6CMOS
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
- OTG
DisplayPortNo -
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*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A35 5G+14%
90.9 dB
Moto G54 5G
79.7 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024September 2023
Release dateMarch 2024September 2023
Launch price$380$179
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
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 33 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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