The mid-range smartphone segment in India is highly competitive, with brands vying for dominance in the budget category. Among the contenders, the Samsung Galaxy M35 stands out in the sub 20,000 INR price range.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
Display & Design
Unlike many budget smartphones that come with LCD panels, Samsung's Galaxy M35 boasts an AMOLED display. It features a 6.6-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The screen is also protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus+. This makes it ideal for watching videos and movies, and gamers will appreciate the smooth refresh rate. However, the design does see some cost-cutting, with a plastic back panel and frame. The phone is available in Moonlight Blue, Daybreak Blue, and Thunder Grey.
The Hardware
Under the hood, the Galaxy M35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC, which scores over 595K on AnTuTu. While not the most impressive, it offers decent performance for everyday tasks and gaming at this price point. The device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It operates on Android 14 OS with the One UI 6.1 custom skin, and Samsung promises 4 years of major OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
One of the standout features is its 6,000mAh battery, supporting 25W wired fast charging, ensuring long battery life for power users. The device also includes a vapor cooling chamber, Samsung Wallet with tap and pay, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, and an always-on display.
For photography, the Galaxy M35 is equipped with a triple camera setup: a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, there's a 13-megapixel front camera.
An Attractive Price Tag
A smartphone's value isn't just in its specs but also its price. The Samsung Galaxy M35 is competitively priced, starting at 19,999 INR. Additionally, buyers can get a 1,000 INR discount with an exchange offer up to 18,850 INR, and further bank offers can reduce the price by another 2,000 INR. This makes it an excellent value for money, especially in price-sensitive markets like India.
