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Exclusive Report: Reviewing Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Nothing Phone (3a) in Detail
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a)
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a)
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.7 mm (6.37 inches) | 163.52 mm (6.44 inches) |
| Device Width | 78 mm (3.07 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.35 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Device Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP64 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Blue, Purple | White, Black, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 84.8% | 87.7% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.5 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 5 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 810 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 949 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 160 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~303.7 GFLOPS | ~537.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | Nothing OS 4.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:47 hr | 08:06 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 14:03 hr | 16:25 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 106 hr | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 71 | Optical, 2x |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 6560 x 4928 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 22 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 | Samsung ISOCELL |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) | 1/3.44" (≈ 0.29 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | Yes | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2024 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $380 | $329 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 81 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 58 | 78* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 31 | 34 |
| Battery Rating | 71 | 82 |
| Connectivity Rating | 76 | 74 |
| Overall Review Score | 61 | 70* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
$380.00 USD
EUR
326.57
INR
34,564.38
NGN
539,635.04
JPY
60,059.53
MYR
1,540.90
CNY
2,651.15
ZAR
6,229.64
RUB
29,540.82
GBP
283.25
CHF
303.20
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329.00 USD
EUR
282.74
INR
29,925.48
NGN
467,210.33
JPY
51,998.91
MYR
1,334.10
CNY
2,295.33
ZAR
5,393.56
RUB
25,576.13
GBP
245.24
CHF
262.51
