Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: 6 Months Later

Is the Galaxy A35 5G worth buying even after 6 months of use? I cover this device and give my updated thoughts on it. Is it good? Find out in this full updated review!
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Video chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Don't overlook "value"
01:22 - This phone is underrated
01:52 - Some compromises
03:11 - Design overview
03:46 - Display overview
04:13 - Sales and prices
05:18 - Performance overview
06:06 - Moto G Stylus comparison
06:28 - Software updates
06:49 - Camera overview
07:58 - Should you buy it?
11:04 - Ways to support

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

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[edwardlucan]

I got mine couple days ago I actually did not expect to be as good as I thought it was for the price

[philm]

Ive had the a35 for a few months, moving from Apple 13 pro. My opinion overall is that its just fine. The cameras are reliable, radios hold signal very good. The only weird thing is unlock sometimes is wonky. From my experience, id recommend it.

[_Ptk_]

I bought a few days ago galaxy m35 for just about 200$ on sale in poland, which is the same as A35, but without under-display scanner, plastic back instead of glass, and m35 has bigger battery. Switched from my almost 7 yo budget xiaomi with cheap lcd, weak snapdragon 625, low and slow memory emmc. I don't game, so exynos 1380 is enough for me, and it has everything. Using Fine Lock because Good Lock isn't available. And getting 4 OS/5 yo security updates.

[Garthgoyle]

My current phone is the Galaxy a30 and the battery still lasts me two days. And I've used these phone for video and photo editing, routes tracking on different mapping apps and finding my way in the snowy backcountry in -15°C. Plus I can't remember how money times I've dropped it and once I flew it across the room against a wall. It's still almost like new after 5 and a half years.
That said, will most likely get the a35 next year. I only wish it wasn't so damn expensive in South Korea.

[QuintonjChambers]

Solid budget phone! Might be a good 1st phone for a kid too. Hope it helps on the traffic issue

[fixpacifica]

I got a new, unlocked A35 directly from Samsung last week. US version. Had to send in my old A32 as a trade in. Full price, including tax and after trade-in, was $199. So far, so good. I'm not a gamer and don't really care about photos and video.

[EXTRAEDC]

I ordered mine yetserday and bam there is the 6 months review uploaded yesterday 😂

[gailolson]

Excellent phone! Very satisfied with all aspects of this phone. Found it for $284 --bargain price but nothing bargain about its performance! Great updates!

[marialuisamaglinao]

It's f** bussin bruh got mine just last month and overall review is " GOOD" ❤❤❤❤❤

[elitoezelenasalatka]

Thank you for the review!Im getting one next month!

[benimarunikaido]

bought 3 days ago..
done all battery optimization but dont know its draining out faster even on day to day normal usage than my updated vivo phone

[bulldogboy]

All around good advice Zach. Always informative and helping people to get a phone without spending big bucks when they don't have to

[yiheyisgenetu]

Recently bought A35 8/256, compared to my A31 it has excellent camera, sound, display and performance.❤❤

[dmc]

I'm in England. Got my A35 in 8gb RAM with 356gb storage for £280. It was still in the box from a refurbished shop. Good, but not outstanding spec. No overheating issues. Like the SD card slot. Great screen. It does feel premium.

[TheSoloebe]

Is this better than a Moto power 5g, dads phone is 4 or 5 years old and needs a new one. Up to $300 is doable but we cant go higher. Will this be better?

[antant]

I love mid range phones and I have an iPhone 14. No it’s not a pro max but idc. I am getting the S24FE. By the way, I have the Motorola 5G stylus 2024 and a Google 7a so idc as you see about top tier range phones.

[jermainegovender]

Hi I wanted to upgrade from my A32 4g phone is this a good upgrade

[MichaelAmen]

@AndroidDigest What I am trying to do is make it so the actual number/letter buttons themselves on the lock screen do not light up when pressing them when entering my pin/password. Do you know how to do that?

[newfnshow]

I would have purchased this if the screen were brighter...
I went with the 8a and the screen definitely isn't bright outside😢

[DWtechfan]

Honestly, I've looked at the A35 because my Pixel 6a is good but I hate that notification dot setup of notifications on Pixel phones. The bad reviews are what hold me back though because many mention the same two big issues: less than stellar performance and massive overheating. With that Exynos processor, it'll probably overheat just doing basic tasks. I'm a fan of Samsung but I kinda think I'd be better off buying an S21 or S22 Plus. The only things the A35 has over those phones is it's brand new and will get more years of updates. Buying an older flagship might be the better option.