PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M35 5G vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

The Galaxy M35 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G it's also the sounder buy at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 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$5.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280
Safe to buy$7.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M35 5G 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M35 5G 5850 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

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

Camera
Galaxy M35 5G 6750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy M35 5G 10050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M35 5G 4450 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M35 5G 7750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M35 5G50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)$200$280
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,010 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight222 g196 g
Water resistanceNoneNot rated
Supported untilJul 2029Sep 2029

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