Samsung Galaxy M35 5G vs Vivo S2
28.9Performance28.9
44.4Display65.5
41.9Camera34.1
53.1Battery70.9
70.7Features57.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G9 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and battery (+18). Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 57
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 76% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.83 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 449 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,000 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 % | 91.4 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,050 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 44 W+76% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 197 g+11% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |