Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
28.6Performance74
45.3Display61.3
41.9Camera47.3
55.7Battery51.4
70.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A3514 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and features (+24). Samsung Galaxy A35 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 battery score: 56 vs 51
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 297% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 580,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+6% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 416 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | 91.1 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 580,000 | 2,300,000+297% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050 | 2,950+181% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950 | 9,400+219% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 162 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.2 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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