Samsung Galaxy M35
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
52.551.6
Display
88.588.5
Battery
68.066.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
69.569.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M35 features a robust build with a glass front and back, weighing 222g, while the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has a more premium feel with its aluminum frame and weighs 282g.
- The M35 has a 6.6" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Z Fold2 boasts a larger 7.6" foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the M35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, whereas the Z Fold2 utilizes the Snapdragon 865 5G+, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The M35's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Z Fold2 has a more versatile triple-camera setup with a 12 MP wide, telephoto, and ultrawide sensors.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M35 at 6000mAh compared to the Z Fold2's 4500mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the M35 launching with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, while the Z Fold2 originally shipped with Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
General
Release Date
2024, May 24
2020, August 05
Announced
2024, May 24
2020, August 05
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W21 5G for Chinese market with dual SIM cards slot
Display
Size
6.6"
7.6"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1768 x 2208 pixels (~373 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1768
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
13 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired11W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.3 x 78.6 x 9.1 mm (6.39 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mmFolded: 159.2 x 68 x 13.8-16.8 mm
Weight
222 g
282 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, Light Blue, Gray
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Thom Browne Edition, Aston Martin Racing Edition
Foldable
✗
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
OS Version
Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No