Galaxy M35 5G vs Galaxy S23+

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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 S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.32/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+ 69 — 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$5.42/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.32/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M35 5G 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M35 5G 58Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M35 5G 67Galaxy S23+ 79

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

Battery

Galaxy M35 5G 100Galaxy S23+ 74

6,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M35 5G 44Galaxy S23+ 24

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 17 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy M35 5G 77Galaxy S23+ 69

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M35 5G	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$200	$206
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	25W wired	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	222 g	196 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2029	Feb 2028

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