Samsung Galaxy M35 5G 6.67" 6GB 128GB Rom Dual Sim - Moonlight Blue

Galaxy M35 5G 6Gb 128GB

Samsung's Galaxy M series is known for being affordable while also offering good value for money. The latest M series phone from Samsung, the Galaxy M35 5G, continues that tradition. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy M34 5G, the new handset offers some hardware upgrades and a few design changes. You also get the longest Android software upgrade commitment in the segment. However, with the new inclusions come a higher price tag as well.

This is a thick phone and heavier than most phones in its segment, including the Galaxy M34. The rear panel has a tapered edge, but it's all flat on the front and the sides.

You'll find the SIM tray slot on the left side, the volume and power/fingerprint scanner buttons on the right, a microphone at the top, and a USB Type-C port, speaker, and another mic at the bottom. Samsung has removed the 3.5mm headphone port from the Galaxy M35 5G, which is disappointing. There's no IP rating on the phone, and I didn't find any gasket in the SIM tray either, so I'd recommend keeping this away from the pool.

Samsung Galaxy M35 Display: Good for content consumption

• Size - 6.6-inch full-HD+, 1 20Hz
• Type- Super AMOLED
• Display protection - Gorilla Glass Victus+

Turning the phone over, it reveals a large display with thick bezels. However, the bezels are more uniform and slimmer than the older Galaxy M34 5G. You also get a hole-punch display this time around instead of the water drop notch. The display is slightly bigger than before, but the rest of the specifications remain mostly the same. You get good brightness (1,000 nits peak), making the screen readable indoors and outdoors. You can choose between an adaptive refresh rate of up to 1 20Hz or stick to 60Hz, and there are two display colour options: Vivid and Natural.

Samsung has upgraded the display protection on the Galaxy M35 5G with Gorilla Glass Victus+, which is rare in this price segment. Overall, the display is excellent for watching videos and playing games, and there's good colour reproduction and Widevine L1 support for full HD content on streaming apps.

Samsung Galaxy M35 Software: Mostly smooth

• UI - One UI 6.1
• OS version - Android 14
• Latest security patch - July 1

One UI is one of my favourite Android skins, and Samsung continues to keep the bloatware to a minimum. Of course, you'll find some pre-installed apps and the usual Glance lock screen, but all the unwanted apps can be removed. The app drawer also features a Discover tab that recommends apps for you, but I'd say it's best to just search the Play Store to download whatever app you need.

As for software features, you get things like the Edge panel, which offers quick access to apps, contacts, and more via a slide-out panel on the edge. You also get Quick Share, Modes and Routines, Always on Display (AOD), and the most common One UI 6.1 features.

Samsung has promised four years of Android OS updates and five years of security patches. This is incredible as no other manufacturer offers this kind of software support in this price segment.

Samsung Galaxy M35 Performance: Gets the job done

• Processor - Exynos 1380 (5nm)
• RAM - 6GB
• Storage - 128GB

Let's talk about the performance. The Exynos 1380 SoC on the Galaxy M35 5G is an octa-core processor that offers a minor performance bump over last year's processor. It's a good budget processor that gets the job done. I had no issues multitasking on the phone or playing games. What's also nice is the inclusion of a vapour-cooling chamber, which is something you won't find in this category. During my time with the phone, I never faced any heating issues, even when I was gaming for an hour. Games like BGMI and Asphalt 9 ran without hiccups and at high graphics settings. It's a good phone for gaming.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G Summary

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G mobile was launched on 24th May 2024. The phone comes with a 1 20 Hz refresh rate 6.60-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels (FHD+). It comes with 6GB, 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G runs Android 14 and is powered by a 6000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G supports proprietary fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera; an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 13-megapixel sensor.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is based on Android 14 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1 000GB). The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is a dual-SIM mobile. The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G measures 162.30 x 78.60 x 9.10mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 222.00 grams. It was launched in Dark Blue, Grey, and Light Blue colours.

Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

As of 6th January 2025, Samsung Galaxy M35 5G price at #500,000