Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a budget Android smartphone. It does not support eSIM or have an IR blaster. There is no support for wireless charging. But it does have IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating, so there is some measure of protection against dust and dunks in water.
There is no support for any aptX Bluetooth codecs, and there is no support for a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G in brief:
- OS: Android 14
- Release Date: 2024
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- eSIM: No
- Display: 6.6-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
- Processor: Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
- Selfie Camera: 13 MP
- Rear camera: 50 MP
- RAM: 8 GB
- ROM: 256 GB
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
- Headphone Jack: No
- Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Fast Charging: 25W
- Wireless Charging: No.
If you want more detailed information about the Galaxy A35 5G, you can read on below.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a mid-range Android phone sporting a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass, and powered by an Exynos 1380 chipset. It does not support a 3.5mm audio headphone jack, eSIM or wireless charging. The A35 5G is available in three memory variants: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB, and in four color options. It is the successor to the Galaxy A34, and it is officially available in the USA, UK, some EU countries, and the UAE.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS: One UI 16 based on Android 14
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions: 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 209g
- Display: 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED screen, Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Colours: Awesome Navy, Awesome IceBlue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon.
- Physical Build: Glass front, plastic frame, glass back; IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Internal Hardware Specs
- CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 2.4 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset: Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
- GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: ARM Mali-G68 MP5
- RAM: 6GB / 8GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM:
- Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
- External Storage: microSD (hybrid slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera: 50 MP main sensor + 8MP ultra-wide lens + 5 MP macro lens, autofocus, LED flash, 4k video@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera: 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- 3.5 mm audio headphone jack: No.
- Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Virtual
- Ambient Light Sensor:
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; under display, optical.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Bixby.
- Infra-red/IR Blaster: No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
- NFC: Market dependent.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging: 25W fast charging
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number: SM-A356E, SM-A356E/DS, SM-A356B, SM-A356B/DS
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced: March 2024
- Release Date: March 2024
Prices in the USA, UK, and EU
- United States of America (USA): from around $399.99 (6/128GB) on Samsung’s online store, major carriers, Amazon, and other retailers.
- United Kingdom (UK): from around £349
- European Union (EU): from €380 for the 6/128GB trim, and €450 for the 8/256GB variant.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE): 1200 AED for the 8/128GB variant, and 1300 AED for the 8/256GB.
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Dust and Waterproof IP Rating
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G has an IP67 rating, meaning that it is dust and water resistant. It is designed to survive being submerged in water depth of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. It is water proof and dust proof.
eSIM Support
The Samsung Galaxy A35 does not support eSIM, so you cannot use an eSIM with it.
Dual SIM Support
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G has both single SIM and dual SIM versions..
Wireless Charging
Unfortunately, Samsung Galaxy A35 5G does not have any form of wireless charging. You can only charge it via a cable.
Back/Rear Cover
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G has a plastic frame and glass back panel.
Fingerprint Scanner
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G has an in-display optical under display fingerprint sensor.
Gorilla Glass Protection
Samsung Galaxy A35 has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1080×2340-pixel resolution with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
Fast Charging
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 25W fast charging.
3.5mm Headphone Jack
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G does not have a headphone jack. As such, you can only use a Bluetooth wireless earphone or a USB-C earphone.
Android 15 Update
Samsung says the A35 will get four years of Android updates, so it is certain that the Galaxy A35 will get updated to Android 15.
aptX Bluetooth codecs
Samsung Galaxy A34 supports Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and LE profiles, but it does not have any aptX Bluetooth codecs.
Infrared or IR blaster?
It does not have an IR blaster.
Factory Unlocked Availability
In the United States, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is available in both unlocked and locked forms, depending on what carrier or retailer you buy it from. Ask your carrier or store attendant for details. You can also buy it unlocked directly from the official Samsung.com website in your region.
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