Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
25.7Performance28.9
44.7Display44.4
48.4Camera41.9
43.7Battery53.1
70.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+3). 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 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
- 15% lower weight: 189 g vs 222 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.6 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi+4% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | 495,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000Bottom 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+11% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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