PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A35 5G vs Redmi Note 13R

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Galaxy A35 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13R it's also the sounder buy at $6.65 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A35 5G 72 · Redmi Note 13R 67 — 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 Note 13R $175
Buy with care$7.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A35 5G 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A35 5G 58Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera
Galaxy A35 5G 67Redmi Note 13R 55

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

Battery
Galaxy A35 5G 80Redmi Note 13R 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A35 5G 39Redmi Note 13R 27

The Galaxy A35 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 13R.

Value
Galaxy A35 5G 72Redmi Note 13R 67

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A35 5GRedmi Note 13R
Price (street)$220$175
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight209 g205 g
Water resistanceIP67IP53
Supported untilMar 2029May 2028
Galaxy A35 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

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