Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy A71

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A35 is crisper at 390 PPI. If the camera matters most, the Samsung Galaxy A71 has the edge at 64MP. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 32MP. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 179g.

Screen
6.6" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
390 371
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android 14 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight
209 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£179.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A71
Screen 6.6" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 390 371
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight 209 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £179.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A35's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A35 has the sharper display at 390 pixels per inch versus 371, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 64 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is the more portable of the two — it's 30g lighter at 179 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy A71 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.