PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M35 5G vs Galaxy S24+

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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 S24+ runs out in Jan 2031 ($12.61/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · Galaxy S24+ 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$5.42/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M35 5G 70Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy M35 5G 58Galaxy S24+ 92

The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M35 5G 67Galaxy S24+ 79

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy M35 5G 100Galaxy S24+ 78

6,000mAh vs 4,900mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M35 5G 44Galaxy S24+ 66

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 18 months longer than the Galaxy M35 5G.

Value
Galaxy M35 5G 77Galaxy S24+ 71

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M35 5GGalaxy S24+
Price (street)$200$699
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight222 g196 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilJul 2029Jan 2031

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