Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

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Short description: 2024 Android-based smartphone by Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G on display at a Samsung store in the Philippines
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesSamsung Galaxy A series
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
First releasedMarch 15, 2024; 2 years ago (2024-03-15)
DiscontinuedMarch 2, 2025; 19 months ago (2025-03-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A34 5G
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
TypeSmartphone
Operating systemOriginal: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.5
System on chipExynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP5
Memory6 and 8 GB RAM
Storage128 and 256 GB
BatteryLi-Ion 5000 mAh
ChargingFast charging 25W
Data inputs
Display6.6 in (170 mm)
2527200 1080 × 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Rear camera
  • Triple-Camera Setup
  • Primary: Samsung ISOCELL (S5K)GN8; 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, FoV 82°, 1/1.96", 0.8μm, PDAF, OIS
  • Ultrawide: GalaxyCore GC08A3; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, FoV 108.7°, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
  • Macro: GalaxyCore GC05A3; 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, fixed focus
  • Camera features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera
  • Samsung ISOCELL (S5K)3L6; 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), FoV 80.6°, 1/3.06", 1.12µm
  • Video recording: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Development statusDiscontinued

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a mid-range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. It was announced on March 11, 2024 and was released four days later, alongside the Galaxy A55 5G.[1][2]

Specifications

Design

The front is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, while the back uses glass with an unspecified protection.[3] It also features IP67 dust and water resistance. The design of the Galaxy A35 5G is similar to the entire Galaxy Ax5 lineup, featuring a flat (plastic) frame and the Key Island. On the right side, there is the volume rocker and the power button.[4]

Unlike its predecessors, the A35 has a hole punch display like A55 instead of a teardrop notch making it the first in the lineup to have this feature.[5]

Galaxy A35 5G
  • Awesome Iceblue
  • Awesome Lilac
  • Awesome Lemon
  • Awesome Navy

Hardware

Display

The Galaxy A35 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate (same as its predecessor), albeit it now has a punch-hole (Infinity-O) cutout (compared to the teardrop (Infinity-U) notch), a first for the Galaxy A3x lineup.[6]

Processor and Memory

The smartphone is equipped with the in-house Samsung Exynos 1380 SoC, which was first used on the Galaxy A54 5G. It is paired with 6 GB or 8GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB (both with UFS 2.2)[7] of internal storage. It is the last Galaxy A3x model that supports expandable storage via microSD cards.

Battery

The smartphone features a non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery with a 25 W fast charging support, similar with its predecessor.[8]

Camera

It has a triple rear camera setup (with the ultrawide and macro cameras carried over from its predecessor): 50 MP main (a slight upgrade from the 48 MP found on its predecessor), 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5 MP macro (f/2.4). The smartphone also features a front-facing 13 MP wide-angle camera. Both main and front cameras can record video in 4K resolution at 30 fps.[8]

Camera Resolution Aperture Video recording resolution
Rear Wide (main) 50 MP (OIS) f/1.8 4K@30fps
Ultra-wide 8 MP f/2.2 1080p@30fps
Macro 5 MP f/2.4 —
Front camera 13 MP f/2.2 4K@30fps
References:[9]

Ports and connectivity

On the bottom of the smartphone, there is a USB-C 2.0 port, two microphones and stereo speakers. On the top, there is an additional microphone and, depending on the model, either a hybrid dual SIM tray (SIM 1 + SIM 2 or SIM 1 + microSD) or a single SIM tray.[3]

Software

Alongside the Galaxy A15, Galaxy A25, and the Galaxy A55 5G, the device is slated to receive 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates (until 2029).[10] It also marks the last time these devices will receive this level of support, as its successors all had 6 years of support.[11]

Starting with the Galaxy A35, the Galaxy A3x series no longer supports 32-bit ARMv7 applications due to restrictions in the SoC. Devices that were released prior to the Galaxy A35 continue to support 32-bit apps.[12]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
A35 5G Android 14
(One UI 6.1)
Android 15
(One UI 7.0)
May 2025[13]
Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
September 2025[14]
(One UI 8.5)
May 2026'[15]
Expected within 2029[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security". 11 March 2024. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_a55_5g_and_a35_5g_are_official_and_extra_secure-news-61922.php. 
  2. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G: Awesome Innovations and Security Engineered for Everyone". 11 March 2024. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyone. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Aamir, Siddiqu (11 March 2024). "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G takes the no-nonsense approach to a dependable smartphone". https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-3424260/. 
  4. ↑ Anastasov, Aleksandar (2026-09-19). "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: The affordable phone camera you want to take with you" (in en-US). https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-review_id6229. 
  5. ↑ Akhtar, Iyaz (2024-05-02). "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g. 
  6. ↑ Akhtar, Iyaz (2024-05-02). "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g. 
  7. ↑ Masiero, Manuel (2024-05-06). "Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review - A powerful all-rounder with Galaxy S design for under $300" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A35-5G-review-A-powerful-all-rounder-with-Galaxy-S-design-for-under-300.834052.0.html. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Samsung Galaxy A35 review" (in en-US). GSMArena. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a35-review-2682.php. 
  9. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A35 review (Camera, photo and video quality)" (in en-US). 2024-03-21. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a35-review-2682p5.php. 
  10. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G: Awesome Innovations and Security Engineered for Everyone". 11 March 2024. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyone. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mishra, Abhijeet (2024-03-11). "Galaxy A55 and A35: Seven years of software updates or five?" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a55-a35-how-many-software-updates/. 
  12. ↑ "Sunsetting 32-bit app support on Samsung devices | Knox SDK | Samsung Knox Documentation". https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/kbas/kba-1150-sunsetting-32-bit-app-support-on-samsung-devices/. 
  13. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2025-05-08). "Galaxy A35 starts getting One UI 7 update" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a35-one-ui-7-update-released-korea/. 
  14. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2025-09-29). "Samsung releases stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy A35" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-releases-stable-one-ui-8-update-galaxy-a35/. 
  15. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2026-05-26). "One UI 8.5 update starts rolling out to the Galaxy A35" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a35-one-ui-8-5-update-stable-released/. 
Preceded by
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
2024
Succeeded by
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G