Pixel 8a vs Galaxy M35 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Galaxy M35 5G 77 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 22 months longer than the Galaxy M35 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8a | Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $200 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm | 162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 222 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | None |
| Supported until | May 2031 | Jul 2029 |
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