Samsung may be answerable for a few of the most well-known Android flagships, however the firm doesn’t solely deal with high-end gadgets.
In truth, the mid-range Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 have been a few of its hottest telephones in 2023.
Understandably, their successors have been eagerly awaited. And with the Galaxy A35 and A55 now official, right here’s the whole lot you could know in regards to the cheaper mannequin.
When will the Samsung Galaxy A35 be launched?
Samsung formally unveiled the Galaxy A35 on 11 March 2024.
There are not any pre-orders, however the cellphone shall be out there direct from Samsung on 20 March 2024. The A34 was additionally out there by way of Amazon, Argos and Currys, so it’s more likely to be comparable as soon as once more.
Nonetheless, there’s no signal of the A35 being out there within the US, so your finest wager shall be to attempt to import one.
For context, right here’s when the earlier generations launched:
- Samsung Galaxy A32 – February 2021
- Samsung Galaxy A33 – March 2022
- Samsung Galaxy A34 – March 2023
How a lot will the Samsung Galaxy A35 value?
Impressively, the Galaxy A35’s beginning worth is definitely decrease than its predecessor within the UK. Right here’s how a lot you may count on to pay at launch:
- 8GB/128GB: £339
- 8GB/256GB: £389
Some areas additionally provide the Galaxy A35 with 6GB of RAM, however the gained’t be the case within the UK. That worth makes it one of many extra inexpensive mid-range telephones round.
Right here’s how a lot earlier generations value at launch:
- Samsung Galaxy A32 – £249
- Samsung Galaxy A33 – £329
- Samsung Galaxy A34 – £349
What specs and options does the Samsung Galaxy A35 have?
Samsung has formally launched the Galaxy A35 to the world, so we now know virtually the whole lot about it.
Design
For starters, the Galaxy A35 incorporates a plastic chassis with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the entrance, offering IP67-level mud and water resistance.
The largest change might be seen within the extra up to date entrance and the distinctive ‘Key Island’ raised edge on one aspect. The cellphone has a very flat design, other than the ability and quantity buttons. On the again, the cellphone options three cameras and an LED flash.
The Galaxy A35 is available in 4 color choices, recognized ‘Superior Ice Blue’, ‘Superior Lemon’, ‘Superior Lilac’ and ‘Superior Navy’.
Show
On the entrance is a 6.6-inch Tremendous AMOLED show with a decision of 1080 x 2340 pixels, full with a 120Hz refresh price. These specs are the identical because the Galaxy A34 from final 12 months.
Nonetheless, the cellphone lastly boasts a punch-hole-shaped cutout for the selfie digital camera, an enchancment over the Galaxy A34’s dated U-shaped notch.
The display screen’s bezels are also thinner in comparison with the Galaxy A34, although the underside one is barely thicker than the opposite three sides.
Efficiency
The Galaxy A35 is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 chip, which is partnered with 6- or 8GB of RAM (6GB solely within the UK) and 128- or 256GB of storage. The latter might be expanded by way of Micro-SD as much as 1TB.
Curiously, that is the very same chip as final 12 months’s Galaxy A54, with the newer A55 upgraded to the Exynos 1480.
By way of efficiency, in response to the newest Geekbench 5 itemizing, it achieved a rating of 2332 factors within the multi-core take a look at. As a reminder, the Galaxy A34 acquired 2312 factors in our multi-core take a look at, so it could possibly be a small step ahead by way of efficiency.
Cameras
The Galaxy A35 is supplied with the identical 50Mp (f/1.8, OIS) predominant sensor that’s within the Galaxy A54 from final 12 months.
It’s accompanied by an 8Mp ultra-wide digital camera (f/2.2), 5Mp macro digital camera (f/2.4) and 13Mp (f/1.3) selfie digital camera. The cameras on the A54 have been first rate for the value however nothing particular, so you may count on comparable efficiency right here.
Battery and charging
The cellphone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W quick charging, although that is nothing new in comparison with the Galaxy A34.
Wi-fi charging nonetheless isn’t out there, and Samsung continues to not embrace a charger within the field.
Software program
The Galaxy A35 is powered by Android 14, with Samsung’s One UI 6.1 pores and skin excessive.
Don’t count on the A35 to match the flagship Galaxy S24 sequence with seven years of updates, although.
All you may rely on is as much as 4 Android and One UI updates, plus 5 years of safety updates. Nonetheless, that is nonetheless excellent for a cellphone at this worth.
Connectivity
The Galaxy A35 helps 5G, plus Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC.
There’s additionally a satellite tv for pc navigation receiver, USB-C port, stereo audio system and an optical fingerprint scanner below the show.
You might also have an interest within the Galaxy A55 that launched alongside the A35.
Additionally, take a look at our chart of the most effective mid-range telephones to see what they’ll be up in opposition to.
