Motorola Moto E 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A35

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Motorola Moto E 15, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Samsung is ahead for display quality, with a sharper 390 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP rear camera; the Motorola is the better match for a lighter 188g body. The Samsung is the better fit for display quality, while the Motorola is the one to consider for portability.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Moto E 15 is the cheaper buy at £70 SIM-free.

Screen
6.67" 6.6"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1604 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
264 390
Rear Camera
32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm
Weight
188 grams 209 grams
Water Resistance
IP54, dust and splash resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£70.00 £154.99
Motorola Moto E 15 Motorola Moto E 15 Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A35
Screen 6.67" 6.6"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1604 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 264 390
Rear Camera 32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm
Weight 188 grams 209 grams
Water Resistance IP54, dust and splash resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts - -
SIM-free £70.00 £154.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy A35?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A35 has the sharper display at 390 pixels per inch versus 264, and the Motorola Moto E 15 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A35 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy A35?

The Motorola Moto E 15 features a 32 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy A35?

The Motorola Moto E 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £70.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy A35?

The Motorola Moto E 15 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy A35 use?

The Motorola Moto E 15 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A35 uses the Exynos 1380 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy A35?

The Motorola Moto E 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 21g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy A35?

The Motorola Moto E 15 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy A35 run?

The Motorola Moto E 15 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A35 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.