Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung's strong presence in the mid-range segment is primarily defined by the Galaxy A3x and A5x series, so it's natural for people to wonder which one suits their needs.
This year's Galaxy A55 and A35 both bring decent upgrades compared to their predecessors. But despite their considerable price gap, the Galaxy A55 and A35 are more similar than you'd think. So much so that the Galaxy A35 is almost identical to the A55's predecessor, the A54. Speaking of, we have an A35 vs. A54 comparison too.
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But before we take a deeper dive, let's compare the specs sheets first, and then feel free to check out our editor's assessment in the video below or the text further below.
Size comparison
The Galaxy A55 and A35 are almost identical in size, which is expected given their shared screen diagonal. The difference is within a couple of millimeters, so essentially, the two handsets will feel the same in hand.
That's especially true considering the design as well. Both are built around the same design language with flat side frames, flat backs and protruding camera lenses.
They are also both IP67-certified against water and dust.
What sets them apart is that Samsung has included higher-grade materials on the Galaxy A55. It has a Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front, Gorilla Glass on the back, and an aluminum side frame, whereas the Galaxy A35 settles for a plastic frame and regular glass back. It's still Gorilla Glass Victus+ that adorns the front for extra peace of mind.
Display comparison
The two handsets feature two identical displays - 6.6" in size, 1080p+ resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate, and they can both boost up to around 1,000 nits, which is enough for somewhat comfortable outdoor use even on a bright sunny day.
However, the more expensive Galaxy A55 offers HDR10+ video certification as well, which allows you to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube videos in HDR, as long as the content is compliant with the HDR standard, of course.
We feel like the Galaxy A35 could have gotten HDR10+ support as well, but Samsung probably chose to make a notable feature segregation in this department.
Battery life
Regarding battery life, though, we have a clear winner here. The Galaxy A55 offers more hours away from the cord by achieving an Active Use Score of 13:27h, followed closely by the Galaxy A35 with 12:26h.