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| Global Score | |
| 73.3 | 79.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 14 |
| -- | 2024-03-11 |
| 6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 inches | 6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.07 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Glass | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 449 pixels per inch | 390 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) chipset |
| processor | processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 GPU |
| 6.21 | 6.12 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 15.42 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 50.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.51 inches (1/1.96") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 11.44 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a bit better than Xperia 5 IV, getting a global score of 79.4 against 73.3. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G's construction has the same thickness than the Xperia 5 IV, but it is somewhat heavier. The Xperia 5 IV has a little faster CPU than Galaxy A35 5G, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xperia 5 IV also has more RAM memory.
The Galaxy A35 5G features just a bit better looking screen than Xperia 5 IV, because although it has a little lower 1080 x 2340 resolution and a little bit less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a little bigger screen. The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G takes a lot better pictures and videos than Sony Xperia 5 IV, because although it has a tinier sensor, it also counts with a lot more MP camera.
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a superior memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, and although they both have equal internal memory, the Sony Xperia 5 IV also has a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 1 TB. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G's battery lifetime is just as good as Xperia 5 IV's battery lifetime.
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