UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹29,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A35 256GB 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 950 in the UAE and ₹29,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering 12 hours 26 minutes of active use, 25W wired charging for rapid top-ups, and 1080 x 2340 resolution on a 6.6-inch display with 390 ppi density. It targets budget-conscious buyers who need all-day endurance and reliable 5G connectivity across bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 41, and 78 without flagship pricing. Its octa-core chipset with four 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 cores handles daily tasks smoothly, and Android 14 with four major OS upgrades ensures long-term security. However, the 13MP main camera with 1.12µm pixels struggles in low light, producing noisy, flat images compared to rivals with larger sensors. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because it outlasts most rivals under heavy use and includes NFC and 5G at this price. In India at ₹29999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer better cameras and faster charging for the same cost.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 updates and durable build. For everyday use without needing flagship features, it still delivers good performance and longevity.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 256GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and authorized Samsung stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 256GB is priced at ₹29999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and Samsung retail outlets nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail. Night mode improves low-light shots significantly, though motion can cause slight blur in fast-action scenes.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage like gaming or video streaming still provides over six hours of screen-on time.
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