Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G

Our verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G wins on both fronts with a 6.7" screen and 524 PPI. For photography, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G leads with a 64MP main camera. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A35 leads with a 13MP front-facing lens. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G in your pocket at 188g.

Expert Rating
3.8
8 reviews
4.4
19 reviews
Screen
6.6" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch
390 524
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Exynos 990
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android 14 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm
Weight
209 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£139.99 £209.99
Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Expert Rating 3.8
8 reviews
4.4
19 reviews
Screen 6.6" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch 390 524
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Exynos 990
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm
Weight 209 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £139.99 £209.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A35's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has the sharper display at 524 pixels per inch versus 390, and the Samsung Galaxy A35 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G 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 S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G uses the Exynos 990.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 21g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G run?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.