PhoneLifespan

P3 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy A35 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P3 Ultra 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P3 Ultra 5G 74 · 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 P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220
Buy with care$6.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Galaxy A35 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy A35 5G 58

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Galaxy A35 5G 67

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

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Galaxy A35 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 40Galaxy A35 5G 39

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy A35 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GGalaxy A35 5G
Price (street)$315$220
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm
Weight183 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP67
Supported untilMar 2029Mar 2029

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