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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Huawei nova 12 Lite
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A35 and Huawei nova 12 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 Lite, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A35, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Huawei nova 12 Lite, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 209 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 603,441 Best value | 587,561 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,021 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,897 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with a highest stated clock of 2.4 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 806 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Navy, Yellow | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 120Hz | OLED, HDR, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, AGC Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 14 | 4 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | nova 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 380 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A356E, SM-A356E/DS, SM-A356B, SM-A356B/DS, SM-A356U, SM-A356U1 | FIN-AL60, FIN-AL60a |
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