Galaxy M17 5G vs Galaxy M35 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M17 5G (supported until Oct 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy M35 5G (Samsung Exynos 1380).
Value Score: Galaxy M17 5G 75 · 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.
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The Galaxy M35 5G's screen is the better one — 6.6-inch super amoled, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.
The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 27 months longer than the Galaxy M35 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy M17 5G | Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $195 | $200 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm | 162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 222 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | None |
| Supported until | Oct 2031 | Jul 2029 |
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