Note 50s 5G vs Galaxy A35 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A35 5G (supported until Mar 2029); want maximum speed → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Galaxy A35 5G 72 — 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy A35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 11 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Galaxy A35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $220 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 209 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Mar 2029 |
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