UAE Price
AED 850
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A35 128GB is Samsung's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 850 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Galaxy A35 excels with its 120Hz Super AMOLED display at 1000 nits HBM brightness, delivering vivid outdoor visibility, and a 50MP main sensor with OIS that captures sharp, stable photos in low light. Its 25W wired charging and 12:26h active use battery life sustain all-day usage without compromise. This phone targets students and young professionals in hot climates who need reliable 5G connectivity, NFC for contactless payments, and long-term software support—Android 14 with up to four major upgrades ensures usability until 2028. Its weakness is thermals: sustained gaming or video recording triggers throttling after 15 minutes due to the mid-range Cortex-A78 cores. In UAE at AED 850, it’s competitive because it outperforms rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ in display quality and software longevity. In India at ₹25,999, it’s overpriced—same specs cost ₹21,000 elsewhere, and the lack of wireless charging or IP67 makes the premium hard to justify.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Models | SM-A356E, SM-A356E/DS, SM-A356B, SM-A356B/DS, SM-A356U, SM-A356U1 |
| SAR | 0.81 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.44 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 26,998 / $ 133.50 / £ 181.00 / € 220.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 522829 (v9), 603441 (v10) GeekBench: 2740 (v5), 2931 (v6) 3DMark: 806 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1024 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:26h |
| Announced | 2024, March 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 15 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A35.
It remains a solid value for budget-conscious buyers in 2026, especially if found at a discounted price, thanks to its reliable software support and durable build. For those prioritizing long-term usability over cutting-edge features, it still delivers a smooth daily experience.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 128GB is priced at AED 850 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and authorized Samsung stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 128GB is priced at ₹25999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and Samsung brand stores nationwide.
The camera delivers clear, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail. Night mode improves low-light shots, though fine textures may soften in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and occasional video streaming. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles typical daily tasks without issue.
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