Samsung Galaxy A35 vs TCL K70 4G

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy A35 versus TCL K70 4G, 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 13MP front camera; the TCL is the better match for a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display at 254 PPI, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. The Samsung is the better fit for display quality, while the TCL is the one to consider for simplicity.

Buying outright, the K70 4G starts at £154 SIM-free.

Screen
6.6" 6.8"
Display
Super AMOLED IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 720 x 1570
Pixels Per Inch
390 254
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G Chipset
Battery
5,000 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android 14 Android 16
SIM Type
Nano SIM 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
Dimensions
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 168 x 79 x 8.26 mm
Weight
209 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts
- £9.00/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£154.99 £154.00
Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A35 TCL K70 4G TCL K70 4G
Screen 6.6" 6.8"
Display Super AMOLED IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 720 x 1570
Pixels Per Inch 390 254
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G Chipset
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
SIM Type Nano SIM 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
Dimensions 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm 168 x 79 x 8.26 mm
Weight 209 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Contracts - £9.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £154.99 £154.00
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Cheapest Deals

Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A35

128GB

Awesome Ice Blue

Refurbished

From £154.99

TCL K70 4G
TCL K70 4G

24 Months

128GB

Black

0.5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£9 per month, with FREE phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or TCL K70 4G?

The TCL K70 4G has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A35's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A35 has the sharper display at 390 pixels per inch versus 254, and the Samsung Galaxy A35 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the TCL K70 4G has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or TCL K70 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL K70 4G 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 Samsung Galaxy A35 or TCL K70 4G?

The TCL K70 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £154.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A35 and TCL K70 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the TCL K70 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and TCL K70 4G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 (5 nm), while the TCL K70 4G uses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G Chipset.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or TCL K70 4G?

It's a trade-off: the TCL K70 4G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A35 is more compact. It's 11g lighter at 198 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A35 is actually the more compact phone at 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A35 or TCL K70 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the TCL K70 4G is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A35 and TCL K70 4G run?

The Samsung Galaxy A35 runs Android 14 and the TCL K70 4G runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.