PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy A35 5G

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It depends

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: P2 Pro 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220
Buy with care$6.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy A35 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy A35 5G 67

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

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy A35 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy A35 5G 39

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the P2 Pro 5G.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy A35 5G 72

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

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy A35 5G
Price (street)$260$220
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight180 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP67
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2029

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