Galaxy A35 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Galaxy A35 5G wins this one, taking camera and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi A5 it's also the sounder buy at $6.65 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A35 5G 72 · Redmi A5 65 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G $220

Buy with care$6.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A35 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A35 5G 58Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy A35 5G 67Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy A35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy A35 5G 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A35 5G 39Redmi A5 25

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Galaxy A35 5G 72Redmi A5 65

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A35 5G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$220	$75
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Exynos 1380	Unisoc T7250
RAM	6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	32MP main
Dimensions	161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	209 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP52
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2028

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