On March 11, the Samsung smartphone that comes to succeed the A34 went on sale. The improvements introduced are quite notable, especially those related to photographic equipment, in addition to other interesting details. That's how he is Galaxy A35 5G, a complete mid-range smartphone at a very interesting price.
Curiously, the presentation of this model has coincided with that of the Samsung Galaxy 55. Obviously, and despite the striking physical similarity between both smartphones, they are in two very different quality and price categories. Although it is obvious to influence this, it is important to know when choosing between one and the other.
Design and display
The first thing to say about this new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is that the Korean manufacturer has put a lot of effort into aesthetics and materials. The mobile has a simple but elegant look. In it we find the classic linear camera module, which is embedded in a glass back with a flat side frame.
Also noteworthy is the "island of controls" on the side and the IP67 protection certification of this device against dust and water. To this we must add the range of available Colours, all of the series Awesome: sky, lavender, lemon and eclipse. A note of good taste.
The screen is a panel 6,6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O with 1.000 nits of maximum brightness and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This guarantees bright and fluid images. In addition, to avoid viewing problems outdoors, it has the technology Vision Booster. In addition, it is protected by a resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
Two details about this panel: it has a fingerprint reader and eliminates the notch in the shape of a drop that the previous model had for the front camera, which is now a simple perforation in the screen.
Processor and battery
An eight-core processor up to 2,4 GHz hides inside the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. It's about a Exynos 1380, which is a major change from the Galaxy A34 (which had a MediaTek Dimensity). The great advance of this is the presence of a refrigerant vapor chamber to avoid overheating problems when using the phone for a long time.
The RAM memory is available in two variants (6 GB and 8 GB), as is the internal storage (128 GB and 256 GB). This can be expanded up to 1 TB via a microSD card.
The size of the battery of this mobile phone is 5.000 mAh, that is, it is within the parameters of a mid-range smartphone. It supports 25W fast charging. Samsung ensures that its autonomy, with normal use of the phone, reaches two days. A small detail to keep in mind: the charger is sold separately.
Photo camera
In the photography section, the Galaxy 35A 5G presents interesting news. The equipment itself consists of a 13 MP f/2.2 front camera plus a set of rear cameras consisting of a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens and a 5 MP macro lens. f/2.4.
The result is that these cameras allow us to obtain vivid and bright captures. Also in night mode, thanks to the addition of an improved NPU and sensor. On the other hand, the quality of the videos is supported by the Super HDR technologyAs well as OIS stabilization system.
Knox Vault: reinforced security
One of the most notable features of the Galaxy A35 5G is that it is the first model in the Galaxy A series in which Samsung introduces Samsung Knox Vault security solution. This, which was already present in the S and Z series of the Korean brand, guarantees an almost total level of protection (although that is never completely definitive) against potential attacks against the hardware, software and encryption keys of the device. .
Additionally, the A35 5G also has the Samsung Knox multi-layer security platform. This offers us updates to the Android operating system and One UI for up to four generations. More information in this websites.
Other outstanding features
The options of connectivity of this phone are the following: WiFi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 2.0, USB Type C, GSP, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS. It also has an accelerometer and gyroscope, fingerprint sensor and virtual proximity sensor.
Finally, it should be mentioned that the Galaxy A35 5G comes with the One UI 6.1 operating system (based on Android 14) already pre-installed. It includes up to five security updates.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G – Technical sheet
These are the final specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G that already appear on the brand's official website:
- DIMENSIONS: 161,7 x 78,0 x 8,2 mm
- WEIGHT: 209 grams.
- SCREEN: 6,6-inch SUPER AMOLED, resolution 2.340 x 1.080 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate.
- PROCESSOR: Exynos 1380.
- RAM MEMORY: 6 GB /8 GB.
- STORAGE: 128 GB / 256 GB (expandable up to 1 TB via MicroSD card).
- FRONT CAMERA: 13 MP f/2.2
- REAR CAMERAS:
- Main: 50 MP f / 1.8
- Ultra Wide Angle: 8 MP f/2.2
- Macro: 5MP f/2.4
- BATTERY: 5.000 mAh – Charge 25 W.
- CONNECTIVITY: WiFi 6, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, Dual NanoSIM, USB-C.
- OPERATING SYSTEM: One UI 6.1 (Android 14).
- SALE PRICE: Starting at 379 euros.
Price and Availability
The Galaxy A35 5G is now available for sale through the Samsung official website and the usual marketing channels. We can find it in four colors from the Awesome range (sky, lavender, lemon and eclipse) and in the following versions:
- Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (6GB + 128GB)
- Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB + 256GB)
As a promotional offer, and until April 8, 2024, the two versions will be offered at the same price: 379 euros. After that date, it is expected that the configuration with greater RAM and storage capacity will increase in price. Most likely it will be 449 euros.
On the other hand, Samsung's website specifies that between April 8 and 22, 2024, with the purchase of each phone, a pair of Galaxy Buds FE headphones will come as a gift.