Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra side by side: Samsung Exynos 1380 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…

Samsung

Galaxy S27 Ultra

$1,399

17categories won

2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S27 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S27 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A35 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A35 5G

Galaxy A35 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A35 5G vs Galaxy S27 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Screen size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	3500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	5 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	595,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2910	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	8 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Weight	209 gWinner	218 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Build	Plastic frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, glass back	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Operating system	Android 14	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A35 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$1,399