PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs Galaxy M35 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.41 per month of safe use, while the 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70Galaxy M35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 4G 36Galaxy M35 5G 58

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55Galaxy M35 5G 67

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 4G 80Galaxy M35 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 4G 29Galaxy M35 5G 44

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 13 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value
12 4G 63Galaxy M35 5G 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GGalaxy M35 5G
Price (street)$175$200
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight187 g222 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2029
12 4G full verdict →Galaxy M35 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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