PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M15 5G vs Galaxy M35 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.42 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M15 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($4.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M15 5G 71 · Galaxy M35 5G 77 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 M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.42/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M15 5G 50Galaxy M35 5G 70

The Galaxy M35 5G's screen is the better one — 6.6-inch super amoled, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy M15 5G 38Galaxy M35 5G 58

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M15 5G 55Galaxy M35 5G 67

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M15 5G 100Galaxy M35 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy M15 5G 40Galaxy M35 5G 44

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy M15 5G.

Value
Galaxy M15 5G 71Galaxy M35 5G 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M15 5GGalaxy M35 5G
Price (street)$150$200
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight217 g222 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilApr 2029Jul 2029

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