13 Pro+ vs Galaxy A35 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Galaxy A35 5G wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $6.66 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.51/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220

Buy with care$6.66/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

13 Pro+ 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13 Pro+ 56Galaxy A35 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

13 Pro+ 79Galaxy A35 5G 67

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

13 Pro+ 84Galaxy A35 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

13 Pro+ 30Galaxy A35 5G 39

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 7 months longer than the 13 Pro+.

Value

13 Pro+ 64Galaxy A35 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A35 5G at $6.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13 Pro+	Galaxy A35 5G
Price (street)	$320	$220
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Exynos 1380
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm	161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight	190 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP67
Supported until	Aug 2028	Mar 2029

13 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy A35 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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