Solid build quality ; Decent main camera ; Strong battery life

Screen not the brightest ; Secondary cameras not great ; Design rather bulky

It doesn’t look or feel particularly exciting, but the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is one of the most balanced phones available for less than £350. Acceptable performance, a decent main camera, solid build quality, and strong stamina make it a safe bet...

Good-looking display ; Valiant chipset ; Handy software tricks

Slow charging ; Unimpressive cameras ; Unresponsive fingerprint scanner

The Samsung Galaxy A35 exceeds its price tag with a great-looking display, impressive gaming performance and highly customizable software. The phone exhibits its mid-range status almost everywhere else, but it still justifies itself as a commendable,...

Long software support ; Good main and selfie cameras ; High quality display ; Great battery life

Plasticky construction ; Sluggish at times

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G offers some of the Samsung flagship experience at a much more affordable price point. The main and selfie cameras are fantastic, the display and speakers are impressive and the battery will outlast most. Sluggish performance...

Sturdy build with glass on both sides and IP67 ingress protection.

No charger in the box.

That said, there is no point in claiming that the Galaxy A35 is the best in its class. Shopping around, you can get notably better hardware for your money. However, the Galaxy A35 remains attractive in its entirety as a package. We are sure it won't...

Nice, bright screen with a 120-Hz refresh rate. Solid cameras. Decent performance. IP67 water resistance. Four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates. MicroSD card slot to expand storage.

OK battery life. Performance could be a bit smoother. No wireless charging. Bland, boring design.

Impressive night mode and selfie photos ; Vivid display ; Great battery life ; Premium feel

Portrait photos are hit-or-miss ; Slight lag when launching some apps