Galaxy M35 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.39 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.77/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 — 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 M35 5G $200

Safe to buy$5.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.77/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M35 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M35 5G 58Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M35 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy M35 5G 100Galaxy S23 FE 70

6,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M35 5G 44Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 9 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value

Galaxy M35 5G 77Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M35 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$200	$164
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	222 g	209 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2029	Oct 2028

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