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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A35, Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is the choice for higher performance, stronger cameras, and more complete connectivity. The Galaxy A15 5G is only the better buy if it costs less: at 200 g, it is the lightest, but trails in power, photography, and display. The Galaxy A35 sits between them without a decisive advantage over the A55.
Performance separates the A55 with an AnTuTu score of 726,158 versus 603,441 for the A35 and 364,663 for the A15 5G. It also has UFS 3.1 storage, while the other two use UFS 2.2, and it adds Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM. The A35 and A55 share 12 GB of RAM; the A15 5G has 8 GB.
The A55’s main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor with 1 µm pixels, versus 1/1.96″ and 0.8 µm on the A35 and 1/2.55″ and 0.7 µm on the A15 5G. Its ultrawide camera is also 13 MP, against 8 MP and 5 MP. For the display, the A35 and A55 offer 1000 nits and 120 Hz, while the A15 5G has 800 nits and 90 Hz; all three share a 5000 mAh battery and 25 W charging.
Samsung Galaxy A35
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is the better buy for performance and stronger cameras, with 726,158 AnTuTu points and a 1/1.56″ main sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G suits buyers prioritizing a light 200 g phone; it is worthwhile only if it costs less.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A55, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 8.0 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A35, if you care about…
- Launch price
- 380 €
- against 479 €
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 603,441 · 364,663
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2 · UFS 2.2
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby · Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 209 g · 213 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 603,441 | 726,158 Best value | 364,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,021 | 1,173 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,897 | 3,534 Best value | — |
| 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 four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 806 | 1,024 Best value | 335 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Navy, Yellow | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple | Black, Blue, Yellow, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.1 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 85.8 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 1,000 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.6″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 390 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 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 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 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.81 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.44 W/kg Best value | 0.68 W/kg | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.92 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg | 1.46 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 3,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio Best value | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A35 | Galaxy A55 | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 380 € Best value | 479 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A356E, SM-A356E/DS, SM-A356B, SM-A356B/DS, SM-A356U, SM-A356U1 | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | SM-A156B, SM-A156B/DS, SM-A156P, SM-A156P/DS, SM-A156U, SM-A156U1, SM-A156U1/DS, SM-A156W, SM-A156P/N, SM-A156P/DSN, SM-S156VL, SM-A156M, SM-A156E, SM-A156E/DSN |
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