Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
31.4Performance25.7
45.3Display44.7
41.9Camera48.4
55.7Battery43.7
70.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A356 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A35 wins this phone face-off, 45.1 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+6). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
- 50% higher AnTuTu 10: 743,075 vs 495,000
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,950 vs 2,350
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% lower weight: 189 g vs 209 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+2% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 405 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+25% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 292,456Top 82% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 87,904Top 91% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 133,634Top 94% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 229,081Top 79% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 743,075+50%Top 67% | 495,000Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050+5%Top 66% | 1,000Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950+26%Top 64% | 2,350Top 76% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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