Comparison of Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy A54

If you’re in the market for a midrange Samsung phone, the Galaxy A55 is priced at around €480, which may seem a bit expensive. In comparison, the Galaxy A35 starts at a more affordable €380 and offers a lot of the same features.

However, it’s worth considering last year’s Galaxy A54 in this price range. With a lower average selling price than the A35, the A54 presents an interesting alternative.

So, deciding between the A35 and A54 can be a tough choice. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, which we’ll explore in this comparison.

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You can compare the complete specs sheets of both phones or continue with our editor’s assessment in the following text.

Size comparison

Despite the slightly confusing naming convention, the Galaxy A35 is the larger device with a 6.6-inch display compared to the 6.4-inch display on the A54. The difference in size is noticeable.

This year, the A35 has received a more premium build, with a glass back and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front, an upgrade over the Gorilla Glass 5 on the A54. The A35 also has a new design with flatter sides and an updated look overall.

Left: Galaxy A35 • Right: Galaxy A54

Another noticeable difference is the front camera design, with the A35 sporting a punch-hole style camera instead of the teardrop notch on the A54. The bezels are slightly thinner on the A35, but overall, the front appearance is quite similar on both phones.

Both phones have similar features like stereo speakers, under-display fingerprint readers, and NFC. They also offer expandable storage via microSD, but neither has a 3.5mm audio jack or FM radio receiver.

Display comparison

The A35 and A54 have displays with similar specifications, but the A54 is officially certified for HDR10+, while the A35 lacks HDR certification. In our testing, we found similar brightness levels on both phones, making them usable outdoors.

Battery life

Both phones come with a large 5,000 mAh battery and use the same Exynos 1380 chipset. The A35 has better battery life than the A54 in our testing, indicating optimization improvements in the newer model.

Charging speed

While both phones support 25W charging, the A54 charges faster than the A35 in our testing, with a full charge taking just over an hour on the A54 compared to an hour and a half on the A35.

Speaker test

Both phones have a similar stereo speaker setup with one bottom-firing speaker and the earpiece acting as the second channel. In our testing, both phones scored well for loudness and overall sound quality.

Performance

Both the A35 and A54 are powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset and offer similar performance. Our benchmarks show a slight performance boost on the A35, but the difference is minimal.

The A35 also shows better thermal-throttling behavior compared to the A54, indicating improvements in hardware tuning.

Camera comparison

Both phones have a similar camera setup with a 50MP main camera, but with different sensors. The A54 has a higher resolution ultrawide camera and front camera compared to the A35, offering more detailed shots. Both phones offer Optical Image Stabilization on the main cameras.

Image quality is comparable between the A35 and A54, with the A35 showing slightly more laid-back processing. Both phones capture detailed and high-quality photos and videos.

Low-light performance and video quality are also similar between the two phones, with the A54 having a slight edge in certain scenarios.

Verdict

Both the Galaxy A35 and A54 are excellent mid-range devices with similar features and performance. The A35 offers a more premium build and slightly better battery life, while the A54 has features like HDR10+ video certification and faster charging.

In the end, the choice between the A35 and A54 may come down to personal preferences and the deal you can find on either phone.