I will follow your advice and buy this phone. I am a senior citizen and dont need a complicated phone. You should advise senior citizens about phones, and your explanation is understandable for me. Thank you.
There is no difference in the use of this or any other Samsung phones. The operating system on them is the same. The difference is only in price and specifications.
I think you hit the nail on the head it’s just a balanced all around solid, affordable phone. Nothing special but will meet most needs. Almost like the Toyota Corolla of phones
I had to come and watch your video again. And I will say again u deserve a million subscribers and I love my a35 5g. I had galaxy s 24 regular. But I didn't need 800 dollar phone. Turn in and got a35 I'm happy with and the a35 trade blows picture wise with some flagships even in video recording. A35 is no slouch at all ❤
You deserve a million subscribers just for being so nice, thank you for the comment. I agree with you. I do use some nicer phones (I have the S23 FE right now, just a step above this), but most people just go to carrier stores and get phones above their means. Phones like this can be found for a really good price, and you can save a lot of money, and not miss much. That's why I review so many devices like it, I'm looking to find those mid-range devices that knock it out of the park for people, or budget phones for those who don't have the money.
@@AndroidDigest you are welcome in my walk of life I've learned that kindness goes very far. I wish I had the fe can't afford but really want a phone that I can keep for a few years. And appreciate it a35 is temporary for me I like it but. I like Power. Have you seen TMobile moto edge 2024 snapdragon 7s gen2 256 gigs 299 wow if I knew it was coming I would of not got a35 which is 100 more than moto edge has also 144 hrz. I love technology I'm 65 yrs old. You are very welcome do you ever do any give aways surely be nice enjoy your evening God bless you ♥️
Bought this phone in the UK a month ago. Paid £200 /$260. Very pleased with overall performance. I had an S21 Ultra before. The rear camera is very similar in quality. Just less processing on the image, which is better - more natural in appearance. Obviously, there is no zoom lens, but I seldom used it. The battery on the A35 is way better. Unless you're gaming, buying a top-flight phone now has little benefit.
I'm glad you're seeing that. If you play your cards right, maybe buying a flagship phone a year after, maybe buying something like the Galaxy S23 instead of the S24, or the S23 FE for example, you can often find those phones for $300 or $400 used and since they're under a year old, you can get a little bit of extra flagship features. But as you could tell comparing it to this phone, you won't get much. This phone will have very very similar cameras to those phones and a very good screen. Maybe slightly slower, but not by too much. Glad you're enjoying the phone
@@RogueHetero Great. Absolutely love the phone. Takes really great photos and easy to use. Did have an issue with the charger, I was still using my old charger instead of the fast charger which made charging my phone impossible but after purchasing the right adapter and cord everything is fine. Would definitely recommend
@@eucil1e the phone screen does get warm after about 20-30 mintues of consistent use. If left in the car on a hot day for over an hour the phone will go into a reduced function mode until it cools down.
Bought it today as a spare phone because my s23 ultra is getting repaired I'am shocked how good this phone is especially for the price Almost as good as the s23 ultra I do recommend this phone to everyone that looks for a affordable phone the phone speakers are amazing too
I agree! I'm surprised. You could have just got an A25 or even an A15 during the repair, you would have been fine, at least with the A25, but hey, this A35 is even better than those, definitely a great phone.
I just purchased this phone yesterday and I have ZERO complaints. it does everything I need it to do and I paid $350.00 at best buy. It's unlocked. Prior I had a samsung note8 and after 7 years it just died. No one could get in it or fix it, at least not quickly.
Great video. I also have the 24 ultra. I didn't need a second phone, but got the A35 for 200 dollars with trading in an old phone I had just sitting around. I have been impressed so far with this phone. Especially for the price !
Since this phone came out in 2024, it comes with four operating system updates and 5 years of security patches which factored into my decision to buy this phone.
Seriously it means a ton. I try to do a lot of phone comparisons and explain things the best I can. So thank you so much for your comment. It means the world
Thank you very much, this video help me to decide to buy A35 5G 16990 php or 290 USD 256G 8GB RAM, I already using this for 1 month. Never let me down. 👍
I hear you. Just remember that every year, or most years, technology will get cheaper. So one year they will have one processor come and the next year they typically upgrade. So it does make sense that the lower end phone the next year would be fairly similar.
You paid $1,000 for an iPhone 5? In what world 😂😂. That phone is like a century old and it never cost $1,000 even when it launched. I wouldn't pay a can't for the iPhone 5 either. It doesn't even work with 5g either
I got this phone the day it went on sale in the U.S. no regrets. I love my A35 its good on battery and I can use it all day and still have around 35% when I go to bed.
Great review! I have the A25 and so far its been great. I probably would have opted for the A35 but it wasn't out yet when I needed to replace my last phone. Overall though the A25 has been great.
@@AndroidDigest For $100 more, would you opt for this over the A25 for the basic user (calls, web surfing)? Is one display easier on the eyes for those sensitive to lights and patterns?
Admittedly, I'm not one to ask about the display being easier on the eyes. For a pretty basic user, I would say the a25 is more than enough. Sometimes it's good to get a little more phone than you need though to make sure you're happy. And between the performance bump, water resistance, there is definitely enough to justify the $100. But still, when you're at this low of a price point that $100 is a massive deal. And if you were a very basic user who maybe came from prepaid phones in the past, I would say anyone like that would really really enjoy the a25 and it definitely is enough. Enough. A lot of people will honestly even enjoy the a15. And for a basic user. I think both of those phones are great. The a35 is one step out of a flagship phone for me. Between the cameras, performance, even the display, it feels like it's just one small step away between that and a complete flagship phone. So it's a very good phone. But not everyone needs what power either
@@AndroidDigest Thanks. Coming from an 8 yr old 2/16GB Samsung J7, either will probably feel like a jet plane.😆 Judging from your vids, the A35 did not seem to have the same diagonal line streaking detected at times on the A25 (the A15 is a no go on this criteria which is a shame as I do prefer the lighter weight). It'll come down to the feel-in-hand test (not a fan of these larger, squared, heavier phones but do like the updates and manufacturing) and like the Gorilla glass for durability though not so much on the back. Not sure how tough the "Glastic" on the 25 is. Anyway, so happy to have found your channel. Had to work a bit to keep pace with you, but nicely balanced reviews with mix of practical info and demonstration that will help various users make a well informed choice.🖒
Both my daughter and I have the A25 and neither of us have had any display issues so far. I would argue this phone goes beyond even a basic user's needs. Honestly, I multitask on it with no issues. My daughter plays games on it all the time, including Genshin Impact, and the only real thing I can say is that if she's playing for a very long time the phone will get a little warm. Other than that, in my experience this phone is plenty fast enough for most people. The only thing I like about the A35 is the thinner bezels and hole punch camera. Just my opinion!
I have that phone and my battery life is not bad I get more than 6 to 7 hours I get all day. Of course it does help that I'm using the lower refresh rate.
Thanks so much for this review! it was solid - I really like that you gave good examples of rivial phones and the pros and cons of each. SO appreicated! My phone (Moto G Stylus 2020) is on the outs and buying a new phone has been TAUNTING my existance for the last three weeks. I can't wait to make a final choice so I can finally be done with this process. LOL - I love macro camera's. I take so many photos of flowers etc. and I always seem to be using it. I know I'm a weird one...
For me, I tend to get better close-up shots using the main camera and just zooming in after the fact. That's the only reason I don't love macro cameras, since they typically aren't as good of quality, yes, they are better up close, but I think it's somewhat defeats the purpose whenever you can take a further away photo and crop in and get the same results. If that makes sense. I get wanting to take all the close-ups though. And thank you so much for the comments here. I genuinely mean it when I say it really really means a lot. I try to be different than some other channels, rather than giving a bunch of benchmarks I try to show some actual usage and give real comparisons to other phones that people might know about. I also try to talk about prices because a lot of reviewers give advice that only lasts for like a week because they only talk about the retail price. They don't talk about what sales to expect, and they don't compare those sales to other devices. So people just have a general opinion without a lot of knowledge. I try to bridge that gap. I appreciate you noticing
Yup. I don't buy IOS phones & Chinese android phones. This would be my second choice after a Pixel. The 3rd one might be the Asus zenfone 10 because of the form factor.
i have the phone, its actually really good and everything he says is true, but one thing he didnt include (or maybe he did and i didnt listen) while playing games on it, it overheats a little but its not a problem its totally normal but if anyone has a problem with their phone being overheated a bit then yeah but overall great phone
Motorola only gives 1 or 2 major Android updates on its budget phones and only 2 years of security updates, whereas the A35 gets 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates
Correction: G series gets 1 major update and 3 years of security updates. (Not 2) Edge series gets 2 OS updates and 3 years security updates. Edge flagship get (Edge 40 Pro or Edge + 2023 and Edge 50 Pro and Ultra) gets 3 OS updates and 4 years of security updates. OS updates may get delayed sometimes but all security updates come every 2 months.
You are correct. Those updates can get very delayed sometimes though. I would absolutely love to be all in on Motorola phones. I literally just bought the Motorola flip phone to try out again. But they have to do better with updates, and they have to have more timely updates
I bought this phone when my A52 4G suddenly broke down and could only be repaired for around 75 Euro. So, why not get a new one, getting 5G as well. The A55 was way too expensive for me (could get it but refused to pay that much) and so I went with the A35. Sadly, it was so new that I had to get it for the full price, being 379 Euro. Only two weeks later it dropped to the range of 329-349 so... well. That's how it goes, bad timing. But I am REALLY surprised. The only real difference with the A55 seems to be the metal frame (who needs that, everyone uses some form of protective sleeve anyway) and the relatively small upgrades along the way: slightly better processor and a better 50MP camera eye if you go the A55 way. All that costs a whole lot more. The current line of Ax5 phones is remarkable. With each step you get some extras and I would advise to stop where you honestly think it's your price level. Mine was at something between 325 and 380, so I got this one. If I had slightly less to spend, the A25 would have been good too, but I can also really get why you could go for the A15. And even then, there's a 4G budget version for you, cutting 30 Euro off the price. The A05s is a different thing, that one should be way cheaper, because in certain markets it costs about as much as the A15 4G and it is hardly in the same league. The big plus here: you get four Android upgrades and five years of security upgrades.
For me, the A54 wasn't about necessarily overheating. Like I didn't feel it overheating personally my hands or anything. I'm just stating that I was having weird accidental touches, one of my theories was that it could be throttling the processor because of a little bit of heat. And GSM arena did confirm that there was some throttling going on. My point is the A35 5g has a little better sustained performance
It's possible that the environment is making it worse. This phone did not get warmer than other phones I've used. It may get warm, but I will say The performance isn't dipping. It's not going up and down as far as performance. I think the A54 was having weird performance hiccups because of the overheating. I think this phone does a little bit better with heating, and it doesn't have those hiccups, but it does have the same processor so I would expect almost a similar heat level if that makes sense.
Anong mga ginagawa mo sa phone? Gaming? If gaming, anong games? Kung social media lang tas overheating, nako problema. Gusto ko pa naman yan pag save-ban.
Apparently, according to DxOmark testing, the A35 and A55 display goes up to or over 1600 nits peak brightness, which is higher thsn its advertised 1000 nits peak brightness ( in auto mode) Which actually beats the S21FE peak brightness. Note re- the pixel 7a, the camera deteriorated after the last update, i know as i own one .
@@AndroidDigest yeah, one of my work colleagues has one and it seems fabulous. He says it runs great , no issues whatsoever. He's not a gamer , just a general day to day user. I've seen his photos on his phone, they look great . I've had flagships before, but tend to go for mid rangers nowadays as I never used half the flagship features , plus they're ridiculously expensive now
For me personally, I just haven't had any noticeable differences in a very long time with phones and call quality. Even some people who said the pixels had worse reception, the pixels actually held reception stronger than almost any phone I've had. The only phone I had bad reception on was the nothing phone and that's mainly because it was an international phone not made for the US.
To be honest, yes. It does feel a little heavy. I guess some people will associate that with being premium. It's mainly because they're using more premium materials, but it does feel heavy, especially with it being a 6.6-in screen
I don't have time to do a camera comparison, but there is a video that does that below. Hopefully that helps ua-cam.com/video/XeMG3UtKNYA/v-deo.htmlsi=-0YMqEwSNUPxbEe6
@@AndroidDigest Thank you for helping; it’s very helpful. In that video, the quality of the cameras seems quite the same between these three devices. I didn’t expect the A35 to be that good.
Hi mate, I still have a question: Is 128GB of storage enough for the next 4 to 5 years (or even 6)? In my country, the A54 with 256GB and the A35 with 128GB are approximately the same price, which makes it challenging for me to choose between them.
If they're both the exynos variants at that point it's just about size mainly. It's a radically different size difference. Battery life is better on the plus too and you get that quad hd display. But the regular s24 has it's perks, I think it depends on the size of phone you want and your budget. Personally I like smaller phones so I'd pick the S24, but some people like larger phones and for them I'd point them to the Plus.
This model has a huge limitation! Does not accept external usb -C DAC connected like Shanking UA4. something related with "too much power consumption"... So if you are a music afficionate you should avoid these new models of Samsung like A35 or A55
I think I like it but gonna get A34 a bit cheaper than A35😅 If tbe A34 is sold out ai'm sure of this lol but also a bit hesitant as I heard It got overheating issue like It will get hot whe. Just connecting the wifi or normal use of Youtubr FB and Instagram
@@AndroidDigest Yeah A35 is good what keeps me from being hesitant to buy it is because of the exynos chipset like is it gonna heat fast with normal use
My issue is that It sometimes disconnect to the wifi on it's own and the battery drained fast atfirst but now the Battery was holdibg out in tge third day like how I am with my phone
My issue is that It sometimes disconnect to the wifi on it's own and the battery drained fast atfirst but now the Battery was holdibg out in tge third day like how I am with my phone
Well in the US the A55 isn't even available, outside of a store like micro center or on amazon. I guess it depends on the company. If It's within $100 I would always spend the money and get the upgrade I need. But the A35 is very close to the A55. You aren't missing too much. So it depends on prices you see.
Yes there is. Also. Your dead on there with the 4K video on the selfie camera. My brain melted for a quick second when I said that. I actually just cut it out of the video and it should be removed within a couple of hours. Don't want to spread misinformation.
Very close. A35 5G is slightly better all around. I'd pick Pixel photos. A35 battery life. Pixel performance, A35 extra features (better fingerprint, and sd slot). A35 has a larger screen size. So that's just personal preference on what size of phone you want. I'd go with the A35 display too.
@@AndroidDigest appreciate your insight bro ✊🏾 damn these budget phones are getting good 🔥I went with the A54 5g hopefully that’s better than the A35 🤞🏾
A little of both. I moved to NY for a season, about 3 years. And got more into hockey. I'm not a major hockey fan but they have been my favorite hockey team
Hope you get a million subs .❤I have it I like it and there's no problem . A35 is the a54 but better thermo than a54 only thing a54 has over hdr that's all had a54 and a15 and s24 gave up s24 I don't need 1000 dollars a 34 destroy moto g power is trash
Yes I love mine I appreciate what you said I'm very real and wish I had a million bucks lol a35 is good I don't have a problem not ever going to get a 1000 ❤ hope you get a million subscribers @@AndroidDigest
@@AndroidDigest I never use wireless charging. But one time I was staying at a hotel and I didn't have my cable with me. They only had wireless chargers (very slow), and I was fortunate that my OnePlus has wireless charging. So it's really "just in case".
But you're also going to deal with the battery that is very worn down. You're going to deal with parts in the phone that could go bad at any time. And you will get a lot less software updates on those devices. Those devices are probably done with software updates because back then Samsung wasn't offering the same updates they do today.
@@AndroidDigest True for Battery but its not much degraded if you find it barely used or like new condition Uodates on the other hand will slow the Midrange phones so you can expect after 2 years to lag i have used S21 Fe 888 Variant and flyies to this day also battery isnt issue when i had it it gived me SoT 8-9 hours on social media youtube Gaming 3-5 Hours depending on the Settings.
@@AndroidDigest Well for Softwere updates S21 Fe has 2 more to go Launched with Android 12 and Samsung offers 4 years as for the S22 also launched with Android 12 so will get Android 16 with Oneui 8.0
I hear you. I've heard a lot of people asking for it. They haven't released it in the US so admittedly I'm a little slow to make that decision. I've also got a lot of videos on the docket already. But I may get to it at some point.
It feels like a moderate jump each time, but it's pretty substantial when you go from A15 to A35. I'd say it's still a moderate jump, noticeable from A25 to A35, but again two moderate jumps together make a pretty big one.
I get why you would say that. But this retails for $400. I would expect it to go on sale often around $300. It's very close to the Galaxy s23 performance anyway. But it's got a much bigger battery, a bigger screen. And the s23 will cost a lot more. Amazon renewed. I think you are right that those are really good deals but I'm just saying the a35 has a good place. And obviously when it goes on Amazon renewed with 85% of the specs as the S23, It's going to be a really good deal there too
I see people comment this all the time on newer Samsung midrange phones. Buy an older renewed flagship. What they won’t tell you about are the risks associated with buying a refurbished/renewed phone. I bought an S21 FE Amazon renewed a couple years ago. It was mostly good and looked great condition wise. However, these refurbishers use off market parts to “renew” the phones. That S21 FE was ok on calls for speakerphone but was unusable to the ear through the earpiece. I mean my phone got great reception yet I couldn’t hear a damn thing through the earpiece at all and the other person couldn’t hear me. Idk if that a Samsung issue even with new phones from them as it was my only experience with a Samsung phone. But let my experience here be a cautionary tale for those who want to go cheap and get a refurbished device. There’s too many risks and you’d probably be better off spending a little extra cash to get a quality phone even if it’s not the fastest.
Can I get something free too? I don't get phones for free. I pay hundreds of dollars for phones. I don't have money though, admittedly. I have a family with 4 kids. When I spend $200 on a phone, I review it, re-sell it for $100, then I hope to make $400 or more off a video to make my money back, and make a little more. That's how I pay my bills, get groceries. I do not have a lot of money left. In fact, my family is working to pay off old debts. So if you have something free for me, I definitely could use it. I am not better off than others just because I review tech.
@@AndroidDigest How can i buy it? I'm from the Philippines btw. 😭 I'm a brokieee son of a farmer though I got to save some, i can only afford to buy second hand phones
Best buy has it for $330 open box. If you end up deciding to do it you can try to use my link in the description. But yeah. $360 is the best new price for the unlocked model so far. It may take some time to go lower
Unfortunately, they haven't released it in the US. I may cover it at some point down the line since people in my audience are interested in it. But I do have quite a few things on the docket admittedly
I wanted the A55 and not this. I don't want last year's processor in this year's phone. I'll be shopping elsewhere from Samsung products this year for sure!
Yeah if you had the A54 I wouldn't blame you at all. I would be pretty upset that you have to settle for basically the same phone. The pixel 8A is definitely a good choice. OnePlus 12R is also extremely good. I'd say the OnePlus has the best specs by far for the money. And if you say you want to trade in any phone, they normally give you a discount and they don't even require a trade-in. Assuming you just offered to trade in a phone not on their list. They just send you a link to a recycling website and give you the option to do it or not. So you can get some really good deals there. Hopefully you find someone you like
It's really hard for me to say honestly. Because I'm actually not aware of what tablets sell for there and often other countries can have completely different prices and sales and all types of stuff. I really love the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe if you could find a great deal on it. It's one of the better value tablets out there and it's a great overall package. I also love the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2. Both are good values. The Tab S8 series is good too if You're looking for a value on older flagships. Hope you can find a good deal on something though. But it's hard for me to say because I just don't know the market over there
I will follow your advice and buy this phone. I am a senior citizen and dont need a complicated phone. You should advise senior citizens about phones, and your explanation is understandable for me. Thank you.
There is no difference in the use of this or any other Samsung phones. The operating system on them is the same. The difference is only in price and specifications.
I think you hit the nail on the head it’s just a balanced all around solid, affordable phone. Nothing special but will meet most needs. Almost like the Toyota Corolla of phones
Right. Very good for the money. A good value
True mate. Honest phone.
@@RogueHetero a lot of people don't like thick bezels for whatever reason. However, it makes it easy for me to hold the phone.
@@NR-nf1il that's a great point. I agree.
@@kazali6111 exactly
Got it 3 weeks ago I like it. Solid review, as an overall package this phone delivers.
Thanks! I agree
is it good? i plan to buy this but i heard there are overheating issues?
Any battery drain issues?
Is there any heating issue?
The A35 price is now 249€ in The Netherlands 🇳🇱
I had to come and watch your video again. And I will say again u deserve a million subscribers and I love my a35 5g. I had galaxy s 24 regular. But I didn't need 800 dollar phone. Turn in and got a35 I'm happy with and the a35 trade blows picture wise with some flagships even in video recording. A35 is no slouch at all ❤
You deserve a million subscribers just for being so nice, thank you for the comment. I agree with you. I do use some nicer phones (I have the S23 FE right now, just a step above this), but most people just go to carrier stores and get phones above their means. Phones like this can be found for a really good price, and you can save a lot of money, and not miss much. That's why I review so many devices like it, I'm looking to find those mid-range devices that knock it out of the park for people, or budget phones for those who don't have the money.
@@AndroidDigest you are welcome in my walk of life I've learned that kindness goes very far. I wish I had the fe can't afford but really want a phone that I can keep for a few years. And appreciate it a35 is temporary for me I like it but. I like Power. Have you seen TMobile moto edge 2024 snapdragon 7s gen2 256 gigs 299 wow if I knew it was coming I would of not got a35 which is 100 more than moto edge has also 144 hrz. I love technology I'm 65 yrs old. You are very welcome do you ever do any give aways surely be nice enjoy your evening God bless you ♥️
Bought this phone in the UK a month ago. Paid £200 /$260. Very pleased with overall performance. I had an S21 Ultra before. The rear camera is very similar in quality. Just less processing on the image, which is better - more natural in appearance. Obviously, there is no zoom lens, but I seldom used it.
The battery on the A35 is way better. Unless you're gaming, buying a top-flight phone now has little benefit.
I'm glad you're seeing that. If you play your cards right, maybe buying a flagship phone a year after, maybe buying something like the Galaxy S23 instead of the S24, or the S23 FE for example, you can often find those phones for $300 or $400 used and since they're under a year old, you can get a little bit of extra flagship features. But as you could tell comparing it to this phone, you won't get much. This phone will have very very similar cameras to those phones and a very good screen. Maybe slightly slower, but not by too much. Glad you're enjoying the phone
Very helpful review. Just purchased this phone, waiting on delivery.
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy it
How has your experience been two months later?
@@RogueHetero Great. Absolutely love the phone. Takes really great photos and easy to use. Did have an issue with the charger, I was still using my old charger instead of the fast charger which made charging my phone impossible but after purchasing the right adapter and cord everything is fine. Would definitely recommend
@@JM_6789 how is the experience about the heating issues is true?
@@eucil1e the phone screen does get warm after about 20-30 mintues of consistent use. If left in the car on a hot day for over an hour the phone will go into a reduced function mode until it cools down.
Bought it today as a spare phone because my s23 ultra is getting repaired
I'am shocked how good this phone is especially for the price
Almost as good as the s23 ultra
I do recommend this phone to everyone that looks for a affordable phone the phone speakers are amazing too
I agree! I'm surprised. You could have just got an A25 or even an A15 during the repair, you would have been fine, at least with the A25, but hey, this A35 is even better than those, definitely a great phone.
I just purchased this phone yesterday and I have ZERO complaints. it does everything I need it to do and I paid $350.00 at best buy. It's unlocked. Prior I had a samsung note8 and after 7 years it just died. No one could get in it or fix it, at least not quickly.
Great video. I also have the 24 ultra. I didn't need a second phone, but got the A35 for 200 dollars with trading in an old phone I had just sitting around. I have been impressed so far with this phone. Especially for the price !
Yep, pretty solid for the money!
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It does! Thank you for the comment
Samsung though
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Since this phone came out in 2024, it comes with four operating system updates and 5 years of security patches which factored into my decision to buy this phone.
Yeah the support is great
This Guy is great explaining everything. i just bought a phone because he explained everything by detail. Thanks bro for your help .keep a good work.
Seriously it means a ton. I try to do a lot of phone comparisons and explain things the best I can. So thank you so much for your comment. It means the world
Good review
Love from Bangladesh
Thanks so much
Like the review ✌🏾💐
Thanks so much
Pretty good phone my first budget phone in 6yrs and its right up there and im not missing much
Thank you very much, this video help me to decide to buy A35 5G 16990 php or 290 USD 256G 8GB RAM, I already using this for 1 month. Never let me down. 👍
Glad you're enjoying it
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also I am mad because the specs of this phone are the exact same as my samsung a54 5g but the a54 was more expensive
I hear you. Just remember that every year, or most years, technology will get cheaper. So one year they will have one processor come and the next year they typically upgrade. So it does make sense that the lower end phone the next year would be fairly similar.
Now imagine how mad those who bought A55 at launch in stores without freebies. The same phone can now be bought at 30% cheaper on our used markets. 😂
I paid $1000 for an iPhone 5. Samsung trade-in was $0. Imagine that.😮
You paid $1,000 for an iPhone 5? In what world 😂😂. That phone is like a century old and it never cost $1,000 even when it launched. I wouldn't pay a can't for the iPhone 5 either. It doesn't even work with 5g either
Watching this review from my A 35 5G. Nice phone actually.
Awesome. Hope you enjoy it
Any battery drain issues?
I got this phone the day it went on sale in the U.S. no regrets. I love my A35 its good on battery and I can use it all day and still have around 35% when I go to bed.
That's awesome. Glad you're enjoying it
Great review! I have the A25 and so far its been great. I probably would have opted for the A35 but it wasn't out yet when I needed to replace my last phone. Overall though the A25 has been great.
Yeah I was in a similar situation when I bought the A54. Luckily I was in a return policy when the a35 came out
@@AndroidDigest For $100 more, would you opt for this over the A25 for the basic user (calls, web surfing)? Is one display easier on the eyes for those sensitive to lights and patterns?
Admittedly, I'm not one to ask about the display being easier on the eyes.
For a pretty basic user, I would say the a25 is more than enough. Sometimes it's good to get a little more phone than you need though to make sure you're happy. And between the performance bump, water resistance, there is definitely enough to justify the $100. But still, when you're at this low of a price point that $100 is a massive deal. And if you were a very basic user who maybe came from prepaid phones in the past, I would say anyone like that would really really enjoy the a25 and it definitely is enough. Enough. A lot of people will honestly even enjoy the a15. And for a basic user. I think both of those phones are great. The a35 is one step out of a flagship phone for me. Between the cameras, performance, even the display, it feels like it's just one small step away between that and a complete flagship phone. So it's a very good phone. But not everyone needs what power either
@@AndroidDigest Thanks. Coming from an 8 yr old 2/16GB Samsung J7, either will probably feel like a jet plane.😆 Judging from your vids, the A35 did not seem to have the same diagonal line streaking detected at times on the A25 (the A15 is a no go on this criteria which is a shame as I do prefer the lighter weight). It'll come down to the feel-in-hand test (not a fan of these larger, squared, heavier phones but do like the updates and manufacturing) and like the Gorilla glass for durability though not so much on the back. Not sure how tough the "Glastic" on the 25 is. Anyway, so happy to have found your channel. Had to work a bit to keep pace with you, but nicely balanced reviews with mix of practical info and demonstration that will help various users make a well informed choice.🖒
Both my daughter and I have the A25 and neither of us have had any display issues so far. I would argue this phone goes beyond even a basic user's needs. Honestly, I multitask on it with no issues. My daughter plays games on it all the time, including Genshin Impact, and the only real thing I can say is that if she's playing for a very long time the phone will get a little warm. Other than that, in my experience this phone is plenty fast enough for most people. The only thing I like about the A35 is the thinner bezels and hole punch camera. Just my opinion!
In Australia, we won't be getting the a74/5 up. I loved my a35-i, got a spare. Shame about the headphone jack.
I have that phone and my battery life is not bad I get more than 6 to 7 hours I get all day. Of course it does help that I'm using the lower refresh rate.
Thanks so much for this review! it was solid - I really like that you gave good examples of rivial phones and the pros and cons of each. SO appreicated! My phone (Moto G Stylus 2020) is on the outs and buying a new phone has been TAUNTING my existance for the last three weeks. I can't wait to make a final choice so I can finally be done with this process.
LOL - I love macro camera's. I take so many photos of flowers etc. and I always seem to be using it. I know I'm a weird one...
For me, I tend to get better close-up shots using the main camera and just zooming in after the fact. That's the only reason I don't love macro cameras, since they typically aren't as good of quality, yes, they are better up close, but I think it's somewhat defeats the purpose whenever you can take a further away photo and crop in and get the same results. If that makes sense. I get wanting to take all the close-ups though.
And thank you so much for the comments here. I genuinely mean it when I say it really really means a lot. I try to be different than some other channels, rather than giving a bunch of benchmarks I try to show some actual usage and give real comparisons to other phones that people might know about. I also try to talk about prices because a lot of reviewers give advice that only lasts for like a week because they only talk about the retail price. They don't talk about what sales to expect, and they don't compare those sales to other devices. So people just have a general opinion without a lot of knowledge. I try to bridge that gap. I appreciate you noticing
Awesome phone absolutely 💯 2024
Thanks!
Thanks so much
@@AndroidDigest You bet!
Yup. I don't buy IOS phones & Chinese android phones. This would be my second choice after a Pixel. The 3rd one might be the Asus zenfone 10 because of the form factor.
Yeah it's a pretty good phone.
i have the phone, its actually really good and everything he says is true, but one thing he didnt include (or maybe he did and i didnt listen) while playing games on it, it overheats a little but its not a problem its totally normal but if anyone has a problem with their phone being overheated a bit then yeah but overall great phone
For sure. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks so much👏👏 ,You're very honest about your review .
Glad it was helpful!
Motorola only gives 1 or 2 major Android updates on its budget phones and only 2 years of security updates, whereas the A35 gets 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates
Right. That's a major thing
Correction: G series gets 1 major update and 3 years of security updates. (Not 2)
Edge series gets 2 OS updates and 3 years security updates.
Edge flagship get (Edge 40 Pro or Edge + 2023 and Edge 50 Pro and Ultra) gets 3 OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
OS updates may get delayed sometimes but all security updates come every 2 months.
You are correct. Those updates can get very delayed sometimes though. I would absolutely love to be all in on Motorola phones. I literally just bought the Motorola flip phone to try out again. But they have to do better with updates, and they have to have more timely updates
I believe they're upping their updates on future devices . I know one moto phone now comes with 5 years of updates
Watching here from the Philippines...tnx for the best review ever.
Thank you for the best comment ever
how is the experience after using it for 1 month po? totoo po ba yung sinasabi nilang mabilis uminit yung phone?
Good job! Thanks.
Thank you so much!
I bought this phone when my A52 4G suddenly broke down and could only be repaired for around 75 Euro. So, why not get a new one, getting 5G as well. The A55 was way too expensive for me (could get it but refused to pay that much) and so I went with the A35. Sadly, it was so new that I had to get it for the full price, being 379 Euro. Only two weeks later it dropped to the range of 329-349 so... well. That's how it goes, bad timing.
But I am REALLY surprised. The only real difference with the A55 seems to be the metal frame (who needs that, everyone uses some form of protective sleeve anyway) and the relatively small upgrades along the way: slightly better processor and a better 50MP camera eye if you go the A55 way. All that costs a whole lot more.
The current line of Ax5 phones is remarkable. With each step you get some extras and I would advise to stop where you honestly think it's your price level. Mine was at something between 325 and 380, so I got this one.
If I had slightly less to spend, the A25 would have been good too, but I can also really get why you could go for the A15. And even then, there's a 4G budget version for you, cutting 30 Euro off the price. The A05s is a different thing, that one should be way cheaper, because in certain markets it costs about as much as the A15 4G and it is hardly in the same league.
The big plus here: you get four Android upgrades and five years of security upgrades.
For sure. Great advice and comment
I am thinking about buying this phone, I found it for 270 euro. Should I buy it or not?
$200 on Samsung website a week ago!
My A54 used to heat up in the first few weeks after purchase but after using it over time it stopped works perfectly fine and its quiet fast
For me, the A54 wasn't about necessarily overheating. Like I didn't feel it overheating personally my hands or anything. I'm just stating that I was having weird accidental touches, one of my theories was that it could be throttling the processor because of a little bit of heat. And GSM arena did confirm that there was some throttling going on. My point is the A35 5g has a little better sustained performance
Did you experience overheating issues there? Here in the Philippines, it's heating up real fast, just like the A54 with the same chip
It's possible that the environment is making it worse. This phone did not get warmer than other phones I've used. It may get warm, but I will say The performance isn't dipping. It's not going up and down as far as performance. I think the A54 was having weird performance hiccups because of the overheating. I think this phone does a little bit better with heating, and it doesn't have those hiccups, but it does have the same processor so I would expect almost a similar heat level if that makes sense.
Anong mga ginagawa mo sa phone? Gaming? If gaming, anong games? Kung social media lang tas overheating, nako problema. Gusto ko pa naman yan pag save-ban.
@@BeBeautifulAsYouAre I have a friend na Naka A54 and kahit scroll lang sa FB or watch videos on TikTok, umiinit ng malala.
You’re currently in PH with a temp ranging from 34 to 46 degrees Celsius. Phone will definitely heat up if you’re not in an air conditioned room.
I plan to buy this phone
That's wonderful
Apparently, according to DxOmark testing, the A35 and A55 display goes up to or over 1600 nits peak brightness, which is higher thsn its advertised 1000 nits peak brightness ( in auto mode) Which actually beats the S21FE peak brightness. Note re- the pixel 7a, the camera deteriorated after the last update, i know as i own one .
It's pretty great for the price!
@@AndroidDigest yeah, one of my work colleagues has one and it seems fabulous. He says it runs great , no issues whatsoever. He's not a gamer , just a general day to day user. I've seen his photos on his phone, they look great . I've had flagships before, but tend to go for mid rangers nowadays as I never used half the flagship features , plus they're ridiculously expensive now
The A35 price is 249€ (euro) in The Netherlands 🇳🇱
How is the call quality & 5g signal reception?
I had no issues at all. I go through spotty areas and it maintained good signal personally. But I know that's a little subjective
Thanks for asking. Ironically, of the many reviewers reviewing many phones, there's never mentioning call quality.
For me personally, I just haven't had any noticeable differences in a very long time with phones and call quality. Even some people who said the pixels had worse reception, the pixels actually held reception stronger than almost any phone I've had. The only phone I had bad reception on was the nothing phone and that's mainly because it was an international phone not made for the US.
Very good review.
Thanks so much
i bought it for 250 dollars
Pretty solid!
The balance stuff was well-explained.
Thanks so much. I'm using this phone right now and I'm actually going to give a little bit of an update on it soon with a video
Thank you for this review
Absolutely. Thank you for watching
thanks for rn very interesting and good show
Thank you so much
how's the in hand feel ? Does this device feel heavy??
To be honest, yes. It does feel a little heavy. I guess some people will associate that with being premium. It's mainly because they're using more premium materials, but it does feel heavy, especially with it being a 6.6-in screen
I'm upgrading to this from a Samsung J7 perx, how significant in terms of improvement will the A35 be?
Your brain will probably explode lol. Waaaay better
@@AndroidDigest Got it a few hours ago. Brain exploded 🤯
I'm thinking in getting this for my 12 year old. I think it would be a great first phone?
Yeah it would be honestly
I dont know if I should buy the Moto G84 or the Samsung A35 :(
Moto's going to have the better hardware I'd say. But Samsung will give the far better software support in the long run
My iPhone battery percentage display ate battery! Does Samsung? Just got a a35 5g
THANK YOU 4 THE TOUR AND YOUR SIS IS SO CUTE 😊
Probably my daughter, but I hope the video helps
I just paid $387.89 for the unlocked, US version via Amazon w/ next day delivery.
Enjoy it!
Great video! Can you compare the cameras on A35 vs A54?
I don't have time to do a camera comparison, but there is a video that does that below. Hopefully that helps ua-cam.com/video/XeMG3UtKNYA/v-deo.htmlsi=-0YMqEwSNUPxbEe6
@@AndroidDigest Thank you for helping; it’s very helpful. In that video, the quality of the cameras seems quite the same between these three devices. I didn’t expect the A35 to be that good.
I agree with you. I was pretty surprised too
Hi mate, I still have a question: Is 128GB of storage enough for the next 4 to 5 years (or even 6)? In my country, the A54 with 256GB and the A35 with 128GB are approximately the same price, which makes it challenging for me to choose between them.
Good review. Trying to decide to get this or the a15
Thanks. I'd go the A25or A35 rather then the 15, if deciding between them. If you can afford it
@AndroidDigest I got the a35 so far it's a great phone tho some things I miss from the Lg stylo but this is way better
I have the a54 and I think the improved performance is because of the oneui 6.1 update.
Glad to hear!
Are the haptics actually good? or is it the same crappy motor that the A24 uses?
I didn't test it on the A24. They are good but not great! But can't compare to the A24, not sure
Should I choose the S24 or S24 Plus (Exynos)
If they're both the exynos variants at that point it's just about size mainly. It's a radically different size difference. Battery life is better on the plus too and you get that quad hd display. But the regular s24 has it's perks, I think it depends on the size of phone you want and your budget. Personally I like smaller phones so I'd pick the S24, but some people like larger phones and for them I'd point them to the Plus.
Good job, Zach ❤
Thanks!
@@AndroidDigest You bet!
This model has a huge limitation! Does not accept external usb -C DAC connected like Shanking UA4. something related with "too much power consumption"... So if you are a music afficionate you should avoid these new models of Samsung like A35 or A55
Good call out!
I think I like it but gonna get A34 a bit cheaper than A35😅
If tbe A34 is sold out ai'm sure of this lol but also a bit hesitant as I heard It got overheating issue like It will get hot whe. Just connecting the wifi or normal use of Youtubr FB and Instagram
Well the A34 is probably more similar to the A25, and so on. The A35 is similar to the A54 for example.
@@AndroidDigest Yeah A35 is good what keeps me from being hesitant to buy it is because of the exynos chipset like is it gonna heat fast with normal use
@@AndroidDigestOk I hot the a35 The A34 was phase out so I got A35 instead infact I was using this phone when I typed this😅
My issue is that It sometimes disconnect to the wifi on it's own and the battery drained fast atfirst but now the Battery was holdibg out in tge third day like how I am with my phone
My issue is that It sometimes disconnect to the wifi on it's own and the battery drained fast atfirst but now the Battery was holdibg out in tge third day like how I am with my phone
Which game are you playing? Name?
Mario Kart, Asphalt 9, NBA 2k, call of duty, those are the typical games I play, not sure which one you were looking at but hope it helps
@@AndroidDigest
Thanks. I am looking for Mario kart
review the Moto G5 Stylus 2024. Everyone is raving about it. Please to a comparison!
as i clicked on your other videos, i see you did. lol
Exactly 😂 I did. A great phone
The phone doesn't look cheap either, which is good.
For sure. It feels pretty premium
Which is a better value for money a55 or a35?
Well in the US the A55 isn't even available, outside of a store like micro center or on amazon. I guess it depends on the company. If It's within $100 I would always spend the money and get the upgrade I need. But the A35 is very close to the A55. You aren't missing too much. So it depends on prices you see.
Is there stabilization in 4k video? The selfie camera shoots 4k
Yes there is. Also. Your dead on there with the 4K video on the selfie camera. My brain melted for a quick second when I said that. I actually just cut it out of the video and it should be removed within a couple of hours. Don't want to spread misinformation.
Got this for free with my carrier. I am enjoying it
Great deal for sure, can't beat free
Me watching on a35 😅 07:50
Does it support esim?
Yes
I've got this phone and it's definitely a good all round phone. In fact I own two of them. 👍
For sure. I think they are great
Pixel 7a or Samsung galaxy A35 5g?
Very close. A35 5G is slightly better all around. I'd pick Pixel photos. A35 battery life. Pixel performance, A35 extra features (better fingerprint, and sd slot). A35 has a larger screen size. So that's just personal preference on what size of phone you want. I'd go with the A35 display too.
@@AndroidDigest appreciate your insight bro ✊🏾 damn these budget phones are getting good 🔥I went with the A54 5g hopefully that’s better than the A35 🤞🏾
I am just curious if he is a Sabres fan, or is just wearing that hat!
A little of both. I moved to NY for a season, about 3 years. And got more into hockey. I'm not a major hockey fan but they have been my favorite hockey team
@@AndroidDigest hopefully the playoffs are in the cards for the '24-'25 season! If Levi finds his footing, UPL and him will be unstoppable!
Hope you get a million subs .❤I have it I like it and there's no problem . A35 is the a54 but better thermo than a54 only thing a54 has over hdr that's all had a54 and a15 and s24 gave up s24 I don't need 1000 dollars a 34 destroy moto g power is trash
I hope you get a million dollars with that attitude, seriously. Thanks so much. I love the A35 5G, hope you enjoy it too
Yes I love mine I appreciate what you said I'm very real and wish I had a million bucks lol a35 is good I don't have a problem not ever going to get a 1000 ❤ hope you get a million subscribers @@AndroidDigest
It doesn't have a wireless charging capability though.
Yeah no wireless charging
@@AndroidDigest I never use wireless charging. But one time I was staying at a hotel and I didn't have my cable with me. They only had wireless chargers (very slow), and I was fortunate that my OnePlus has wireless charging. So it's really "just in case".
its the same phone as a54, so next year i think the new a36 would be the same as a55
Yeah most likely
Buy S21 Fe or S22 Plus if you can better performance better cameras
But you're also going to deal with the battery that is very worn down. You're going to deal with parts in the phone that could go bad at any time. And you will get a lot less software updates on those devices. Those devices are probably done with software updates because back then Samsung wasn't offering the same updates they do today.
@@AndroidDigest True for Battery but its not much degraded if you find it barely used or like new condition
Uodates on the other hand will slow the Midrange phones so you can expect after 2 years to lag i have used S21 Fe 888 Variant and flyies to this day also battery isnt issue when i had it it gived me SoT 8-9 hours on social media youtube Gaming 3-5 Hours depending on the Settings.
@@AndroidDigest Well for Softwere updates S21 Fe has 2 more to go Launched with Android 12 and Samsung offers 4 years as for the S22 also launched with Android 12 so will get Android 16 with Oneui 8.0
So is it better then the a53
Yes. It is. In my opinion. Not by a ton. But it's better
@@AndroidDigest thank youu.
But i need a review of a55 please
I hear you. I've heard a lot of people asking for it. They haven't released it in the US so admittedly I'm a little slow to make that decision. I've also got a lot of videos on the docket already. But I may get to it at some point.
In europe rg the price is around 230€😅
And the big Brother a55 the price is 300€😊
I wish it was slimmer, its too big for my hands
Yeah, I get preferring a smaller phone
is there a big jump from 15 5g a25 5g and this a35 5g?
It feels like a moderate jump each time, but it's pretty substantial when you go from A15 to A35. I'd say it's still a moderate jump, noticeable from A25 to A35, but again two moderate jumps together make a pretty big one.
The A35 has the same CPU as the A54
Yep I mentioned that a few times. It's a good thing
but better and improve performance than a54 which is best thing😊
Best price 300€👍
Just buy an Amazon renewed Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus
I get why you would say that. But this retails for $400. I would expect it to go on sale often around $300. It's very close to the Galaxy s23 performance anyway. But it's got a much bigger battery, a bigger screen. And the s23 will cost a lot more. Amazon renewed. I think you are right that those are really good deals but I'm just saying the a35 has a good place. And obviously when it goes on Amazon renewed with 85% of the specs as the S23, It's going to be a really good deal there too
I see people comment this all the time on newer Samsung midrange phones. Buy an older renewed flagship. What they won’t tell you about are the risks associated with buying a refurbished/renewed phone. I bought an S21 FE Amazon renewed a couple years ago. It was mostly good and looked great condition wise. However, these refurbishers use off market parts to “renew” the phones. That S21 FE was ok on calls for speakerphone but was unusable to the ear through the earpiece. I mean my phone got great reception yet I couldn’t hear a damn thing through the earpiece at all and the other person couldn’t hear me. Idk if that a Samsung issue even with new phones from them as it was my only experience with a Samsung phone. But let my experience here be a cautionary tale for those who want to go cheap and get a refurbished device. There’s too many risks and you’d probably be better off spending a little extra cash to get a quality phone even if it’s not the fastest.
@@DWtechfan The older phones also don't have as many updates remaining.
please can i get that phone for free i really need it
Can I get something free too? I don't get phones for free. I pay hundreds of dollars for phones. I don't have money though, admittedly. I have a family with 4 kids. When I spend $200 on a phone, I review it, re-sell it for $100, then I hope to make $400 or more off a video to make my money back, and make a little more. That's how I pay my bills, get groceries. I do not have a lot of money left. In fact, my family is working to pay off old debts. So if you have something free for me, I definitely could use it. I am not better off than others just because I review tech.
@@AndroidDigest How can i buy it? I'm from the Philippines btw. 😭 I'm a brokieee son of a farmer though I got to save some, i can only afford to buy second hand phones
lowest its been is 360 so far according to camelcamelcamel
Best buy has it for $330 open box. If you end up deciding to do it you can try to use my link in the description. But yeah. $360 is the best new price for the unlocked model so far. It may take some time to go lower
a55 review plaese
from bangladesh
Unfortunately, they haven't released it in the US. I may cover it at some point down the line since people in my audience are interested in it. But I do have quite a few things on the docket admittedly
I wanted the A55 and not this. I don't want last year's processor in this year's phone. I'll be shopping elsewhere from Samsung products this year for sure!
Yeah if you had the A54 I wouldn't blame you at all. I would be pretty upset that you have to settle for basically the same phone. The pixel 8A is definitely a good choice. OnePlus 12R is also extremely good. I'd say the OnePlus has the best specs by far for the money. And if you say you want to trade in any phone, they normally give you a discount and they don't even require a trade-in. Assuming you just offered to trade in a phone not on their list. They just send you a link to a recycling website and give you the option to do it or not. So you can get some really good deals there. Hopefully you find someone you like
Don’t buy a A25. They have network connection issues.
I personally didn't have any with the A25. But I'm glad you shared this in the comments. It's important that people can let their experiences be heard
@@AndroidDigest I bought 2 of them. Same issue.
Hlo sir im from india i want an tablet in bugget that support 5g sim card for my studies
Please sugget me some tablet under 40-50k
It's really hard for me to say honestly. Because I'm actually not aware of what tablets sell for there and often other countries can have completely different prices and sales and all types of stuff. I really love the Galaxy Tab S9 Fe if you could find a great deal on it. It's one of the better value tablets out there and it's a great overall package. I also love the Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2. Both are good values. The Tab S8 series is good too if You're looking for a value on older flagships. Hope you can find a good deal on something though. But it's hard for me to say because I just don't know the market over there
Camera is trash
I guess it depends on your expectations.
Define trash ?🤔