PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy A35 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A35 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220
Buy with care$6.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy A35 5G 58

The Galaxy A35 5G's Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy A35 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy A35 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy A35 5G 39

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy A35 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A35 5G at $6.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy A35 5G
Price (street)$215$220
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g209 g
Water resistanceIP54IP67
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.