Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A55
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
69.169.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55 both feature a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the A55 supports HDR10+, enhancing its visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by the newer Exynos 1480 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the A35's Exynos 1380.
- Both models have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the A55 includes a higher-resolution 32 MP selfie camera versus the A35's 13 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 25W charging, while the A55 has a slightly heavier build with an aluminum frame compared to the A35's plastic frame.
- Both devices run Android 14 but the A55 features One UI 6.1, while the A35 runs One UI 7.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A55
General
Release Date
2024, March 11
2024, March 11
Announced
2024, March 11
2024, March 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Xclipse 530
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
13 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight
209 g
213 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No

