Twice The Price, But What's Different? Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy A35

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In this video, I compare the new Samsung Galaxy A35 against the flagship Galaxy S24 to answer the question: what are you missing out on by paying half the price? And is it worth it so save the money or should you splurge on the S24?
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:

[@e79905]

KZbinrs keep saying "glass back looks premium". Just give me a plastic phone, that doesn't weigh like a brick and doesn't shatter, please.

[@Alex-wg1mb]

thin metal will do the same trick and will cool the phone even better

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

​@@Alex-wg1mb But it will block the antenna's signal. That's why it's not used much. 😢

[@CurrentAstronomy]

Yea and a cheap case would protect it from scratches

[@toddpace4588]

My note 10 lite is plastic but scuffs and scratches so easily. I had to replace the back 3 times. I have since upgraded to the s24 ultra.

[@ivanjoldic826]

@@toddpace4588 that`s quite an upgrade.

[@isthatxavier92]

It's just that we are getting at that point where technology as we know it has reached its limits in advancement. Therefore, the gap between a mid-range and top tier are just the extras like a gaming chipset, wireless charging, material, etc I personally don't see the 700 difference in the tech we care: camera. I can't mention performance because it seems okay, not everyone is a gamer. I would go with this phone and get a pocket camera anytime.

[@AH0160]

Couldn't agree more. I just bought the A35 and coming from a Note 20 Ultra I just don't see the difference with the price gap. I don't do fancy pictures or use the S pen. The A35 might be a little laggy on the operating side, but I can overlook that easily

[@banginzaza]

Facts. Because people use their ppl bone for entertainment.

[@noahvandenberg3637]

what i noticed most between the A35 and S24 camera's is that the S24 footage looks a lot more yellowish, whilst the A35 looks a lot more natural. weird

[@charlestom8050]

I see it now

[@OneNiftyBoi]

The S24 also appears to be slightly more stable.

[@bgrm1029]

remember that it shoots in hdr and the colors on an sdr video get weird

[@banginzaza]

Change them in the settings

[@youboy411]

ikr

[@ivonikolov8709]

I just got the A35 a few weeks ago and looks like I have made the right choice😊

[@shobu10]

how's the in hand feel?? does it feel heavy??

[@ivonikolov8709]

If I am being honest it Feels Heavier as opposed to lighter@@shobu10

[@shobu10]

@@ivonikolov8709 reasonable enough to skip this device 👍🏻 Thanks

[@Gojira_Wins]

You didn't.

[@ivonikolov8709]

@@Gojira_Wins And why is that 🤔

[@cryptoknight3009]

Nowadays midrange phones are fast now an tbh if you just use ur phone for texting an all like for doing the basic stuffs anything over 500$ is a waste imo

[@Cargo_Bay]

Yeah. Most general stuff can be done well for under 200 these days.

[@cryptoknight3009]

@@Cargo_Bay 💯 exactly

[@lesp315]

@@cryptoknight3009 And that's what people should be buying, but the bragging rights seal the deal and max up the credit card, How cool is that?

[@pavelrafique108]

The quality of your video is superb! Which camera did you use to record this video sir?

[@abdullahasmj8527]

Hey Mike! I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you reviewing phones besides flagships, and, even though some consider there to be huge differences in the two phones, only tech enthusiasts will really feel those. The bezels, the processor, the camera, are definitely noticeable improvements, but only too those who are actively searching for those differences. In short, thanks for your amazing reviews, and they are much appreciated. Kudos....from Pakistan 😉

[@Sabitar1]

Would be interesting to see a comparison between the A35 and the S23 FE series (or S24 FE when that comes out). 🤔

[@banginzaza]

Agreed

[@carlbrenda6518]

Performance. That's the difference. Cheaper is worse......

[@fearless6947]

I got the a15 as a second backup phone. I'm surprised how good it is. I have the s23 and kind of wished I went for the a55 as the main phone.

[@baoquoc3710]

Why you have to make a big deal of "worse" performance? Genshin snob? ATEOTD, you can throw me an A55 and I'll still going with the day. The whole flagship snubbing is getting tiring.

[@Ethan7_7]

Cameras

[@Frog0021X]

I've been using my A35 for a month and I'm very happy with it. I play games on it and it runs just fine.

[@mdluk199]

I would say cheaper is less good - still more than good enough

[@johnm7882]

Hey Mike, thanks for the comparison. Really helps us make better decisions with our money.

[@sam3kperv]

I am running Dex on my old galaxy s9, so I don't believe it's the processor, Samsung is just reserving this feature for the S Series for now..

[@anonym5510]

I mean its rather obvious, the s24+ is top of the line, if you have the snapdragon version like I do. Its nearly identical to the s24 ultra. The a35 is budget, you arent getting the high tier performance and edgeless display and stuff. But if you dont care about that then theres no real reason to buy the expensive model. My s24+ is absolutely beautiful, crazy fast, 9-10 hour SOT per charge if im on wifi strictly. Display is just incredible. But I can understand why someone may want the cheaper budget option

[@overcomerlaban]

No one wants the cheaper version, it's just that they can't afford, for now

[@utpalrongpee4025]

I have gold plated ,diamond iPhone 13 pro

[@cottagegymfun]

I've had so many phones between personal, work and gangster activities. I used to always get top of the line, but now to me the value on the mid tier just makes sense. I do prefer value over cutting edge tech because the mid tier gives me everything I want already. Every now and then a particular feature will push me over to pay top dollar.

[@owlley]

I sent the a35 back as it was too heavy and felt slow compared to my pixel 6a. got a deal on the pixel 8 and its creamy smooth and is lightyears ahead in terms of user experience. found the a35 was very heavy and chunky

[@pixelgaming7261]

3:54 The predecessor to the A35 did not have a metal ring around the holepunch, but a teardrop notch for the selfie camera.

[@gwiz3059]

I think he was saying A series in General

[@tijesuadebowale6338]

Thank you for this comparison

[@alexdenton6586]

Actually, I'm not sure, but I do have some doubts about whether it's a good deal to go for a mid-range product. I always think it might be better to buy a refurbished or second-hand phone that is two or three years old, or even older, which would cost the same price, but at least you're getting something that was considered high-end at the time. For the same price, you get something that is mid-range-is it really worth it after all? Wouldn't it be better to spend 500 euros on an old flagship that was top-of-the-line at its release rather than spending the same amount on something mediocre that you will keep for several years? That's the question I'm pondering.

[@yigiteydemir8295]

Today's mid-range phones have most of the features as older flagships. For example A55 has terrible bezels but same design language as new S series, good 120 hz AMOLED screen compared to 3 years ago 60-90Hz versions. IP67 is still good imo. If you're okay with performance and cameras, you'll get probably same user experience for daily usage. Plus, todays mid-range phones will get 4 years OS-5 years security updates, while 2-3 year old flagships are reaching the end of their software support. But since mid-range devices especially Samsung devices are overpriced imo, it makes more sense to buy them with a discount of 300-400. The same goes for the Pixel A series. After all, I would buy a current mid-range instead of 2-3 years old flagship for 500 euros, but my preference would be to buy the current mid-range at a discount :)

[@viktorbaresic4180]

USA phone market is terrible, especially in midrange. For 400 euros you could get xiaomi 13t, not to mention other, even more competitive markets.

[@alexdenton6586]

@@viktorbaresic4180 Yes, that's true. Europe is the best place to get phones with the best possible value for money. Too much monopolies in the States

[@arifrahman9024]

Also, do consider the security aspects of mid range devices. Many android phone companies do not highlight the importance of having security layer built into device.

[@lesp315]

Snob.

[@manuelcifuentes3694]

Was waiting for your review for another comparison mike! Yup def getting my mom the A35 instead of the flagship. Its Cheaper, and honestly she won't/need the glitz and Glamour of the flagship. And she wont know the difference either. Haha

[@homecinematech]

Very good review and logical approach to price performance and people's needs. Like your content . Wish you the best

[@carl2180]

Thanks Mike for the video. I have a Pixel 6a, I am having some problems with it. The Pixel keeps me on my toes. It goes ok for a while then it acts up. ? Never a dull moment. 🙂

[@Wesjapa100]

Will there be a comparison with the A55? Because that surely makes more sense!

[@richieroeder25]

They haven't sold that in the US yet. That's what I've been told.

[@ibrahimghalwash1077]

I just bought the S 21 fe instead of the A35

[@averagegamer9162]

Same

[@ARXI_KEN]

Same

[@treydaypnw]

Good choice. The S21 FE is the better phone overall. I had S20 FE and absolutely loved that phone before I upgraded to the S24 Plus but I can't really say that I like it that much more than the S20 FE.

[@125henni]

I hated that phone, but I think it was refurbished

[@Adam-pd7lh]

I have s21 fe for almost two years and it works well. I switched from Iphone and I really love it.

[@Djinsoul]

I got the S23 last year in june for 500 bucks after discounts and i moved to android after using iphones for a decade. Best decision made.

[@omersagduyu1266]

You are always doing good work, nice guy..

[@MrBipulpandey]

This is exactly the video I needed to watch today. Very informative. I now have made my decision. Thank you.

[@jejunamja]

Hey nice job on the comparison and without a doubt if you're on a budget,save money or maybe you drop your phone a lot and so it's better to buy a less expensive phone the A35 will get almost everything done that you want on a normal phone. Or I forgot maybe if you want SD card support also. I think the s24 Plus does come with some upgrades camera ,processor ,ram, screen resolution, haptic motor, charging speed, higher rated water and dust protection, much smaller bezels, 7 years of updates and people will say this is not worth it but I would still be using my s10e if it came with that. Also AI features which actually are pretty cool I have to admit I don't use them all the time but when I use them I find them quite handy. I do speech to text all the time and so having the faster processor is for me a must as I'm really horrible typer on a phone so that's a major thing for me.

[@dmp3231966]

You deserve a million subscribers my friend ❤appreciate all of your your videos no bias but honest review watching on my a35 I had regular s24 which was just to small and 800 bucks. I appreciate my a35 don't need flagship phone I've had plenty it's about saving cash. ❤

[@TCCL227]

Thanks!

[@jsramseyfamily]

Can you share the wallpaper?

[@chubbz5873]

Its better to wait for the next phone to come out and see a good discount on a previous phone. Im planning on getting the s24+ since it's the ultra model, but more comfortable and maybe better battery life since the ram has increased. If anything, the s23 base model is what I was going for at first, but stopped to see the s24 line up, and the s24+ overall is a step up from any previous plus models.

[@kathykit7629]

I have the basic Samsung S24. The camera takes really horrible pictures. Harsh looking pix, and the camera doesn’t pick up the colors I see like my old S21. Is there any adjustments I can make to improve the camera? Seriously thinking of returning it. Feel Samsung has let me down on this one.

[@AshRaf-to5gu]

Such an interesting video!

[@lloydsofbrooklyn9142]

Great video. I got the A35. Prior, I most my s10plus. So far, I like it.👍

[@ar.aaziljamal9282]

Great review 👏 👌 👍

[@gkholmes]

In your opinion what is the best used Android smartphone under 200 US bucks having an Antutu 10 Score around 735000?

[@johane956]

In my opinion, having all those top end specs on the S24 is great, but how often is it used. At the end of the day. I mostly text, browsing and taking pictures. So I went for the A35, quite happy with the phone.

[@Knuck_Knucks]

So, the A35 doesn't wireless charge at all? The lack of a coil prevents that? Been eyeballing the A35, but my car has a wireless charger. I may have to pass on it... 🐿

[@Ferdinand208]

Are you sure you can install apps on the sd card?

[@Agent311]

I think it depends on the app, some might let you move their data to an sd card but definitely not all of them.

[@dmp3231966]

You should have a million subscribers you on point and non biased like most especially for a 400 dollar phone . I had s24 a15 a14 one plus 9pro pixel 6 pixel 7 .6a 7a LG v60 LG wing I'm satisfied with the a35 for the price I love it software security updates don't need a phone 2030 lol .good job on your review apple sucks and android destroy any iPhone I'm 64 and I know better can prove it easily. IPhone 😳 had 6s plus 7 plus I don't like apple. ✊🏿❤benchmark are ridiculous there's some Chinese phones that slam Samsung in benchmarks

[@MoviesClips4U2]

I recently bought an S23 FE ,The battery drains very fast, so I have to put it on power saving mode and light performance, in order to have ~ 5 SOT ,which means I not using all of the chipset potentials ,and 60 hz instead of 120 HZ ,so basically I don't have full advantages for what I Have paid, because of battery.

[@angied8919]

Worst battery ever, returned mine and worse still it had Exynos processor

[@markoroncevic]

How many SOT do you get with everything on?

[@Pividol]

Got my s21 ultra for 380 last year so yeah always buy an older (albeit refurbished with flaws) flagship imo

[@iconz171a6]

Should I buy the s24 plus or z flip 6 or s25 plus 🤔

[@user-pu6ui4ib4e]

Waited for your review Love from Bangladesh

[@asahinayanase3364]

same bro

[@dmc9487]

I have the 8gb RAM 256gb storage A35 in navy. I paid £280 last week. Quite happy so far. Was using an 8gb S10+ prior to purcase. The performance is very very close to the S10+.

[@Drrck11]

I know this may sound picky, that A35 not having wireless charging capability is a deal-breaker for me. As much as I like the A35, I would have to pass on it. Particularly when there are other older Galaxy S models that I can buy for the same price and have wireless charging.

[@parshakamarsh]

I'd rather go for last year's flagship than a midranger so I'd be looking for a good deal on an S23 or S23 + if I wanted something in that price range

[@davidcole2337]

Seems like Performance and Internal Storage amount would be better on S24 Plus. SD Card doesn't always transfer all storage. Some things have to be on Internal Storage.

[@aiden1655]

just ordered a renewed like new s22 for 250$ from samsung havent gotten it yet but Im happy with the price.

[@DavidLee-uk6xg]

Getting a new s24 $300 the owner used it for 2 weeks he said he can't get use to a smaller phone

[@FromDesertTown]

Yes, the Pixels use optical fingerprint sensors, and I detest that. It's the only thing that prevents me from buying them. Google's implementation of optical FPS fails miserably for me.

[@user-jz2qi8st2m]

It's a huge difference in color rendering and light on the screens. Aso the cameras are much better on s24. But I must say that for the price the A35 with expandable storage is a good deal.

[@devilkazumi578]

Hell yea i can tell the difference its easy just look at the bezels on the screen and punch hole size and also the s24 plus has ltpo

[@starblissgames]

S24+ also has matte glass and larger cameras, while the A55 has metallic rings around the lens and glossy finish.

[@devilkazumi578]

@starblissgames oh yeah I hated glossy glass it constantly collected dust and fingerprints

[@tijesuadebowale6338]

I have a question though, why don't you talk about the spacial audio features of the buds and pods you review?

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I don't use Apple's spatial audio. Some people love it, but to me, it feels 'gimmicky'

[@marcopaganotto9125]

When you consider a Poco F4 GT costs around £325 (400 usd approx) the why would anyone spend well over £1200 on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.... Like I did 🤦 Personally, the Poco was just as good and a 1/4 the price.

[@gamingencyclopedia3341]

Your video helps a lot ❤tq

[@cottagegymfun]

I'm a sucker for value 😂😂 Honestly, I am not very picky with phones starting about 5 years ago. They all perform more than satisfying

[@a1000island]

I like Samsung because of dex and sound assistant But I'm cool with my s21 At least the camera bump has style instead of the three boring holes they put on ALL the phones lately

[@markoroncevic]

Minimalisam

[@pixelgaming7261]

3:01 Samsung does not disclose the rear glass type for the A35.

[@arnoldmbuthia2687]

Glass is glass

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

The a35 sounds like it has more with a lesser processor.

[@jay32kool]

I would really love if we got away from the glass back phones. I would gladly trade wireless charging for not having to put a case on.

[@davinp]

Samsung has reserved wireless charging, AI features and Dex the S series phones, so none of the A series phones including the A35 get these features

[@Marcelo.1927]

The A55 sides are Metal!!!

[@Marcelo.1927]

Sry I thought it’ll be the A55

[@BIGGIE77778]

No wireless charging and especially no Dex is huge for me. I use Dex every day. It's a dealbreaker for me. My only charger next to my bed is a wireless charger.

[@_chr1_s]

we need s24 vs a55. I got the a 55 for my sister and i got the s24+

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

I had a OnePlus 12R before giving it to my mother, and now I have a Pixel 8A. In the past I have usually had flagship phones. When looking at mid-range phones OnePlus in Google do it right. They have flagship processors and good cameras. I'm okay with the plastic back of the pixel. I'm okay with no wireless charging on the 12R because it charges so fast. What I am not okay with is a mid-range phone with a lousy processor that is slow such as the Samsung a35. That is why I would avoid that phone. I don't care if it has a glass back or not. Put a case on the phone.

[@GeloMeme]

Even though they have both 120hz displays, the smoothness of the 120hz on the S4 plus is not the same as with the A35. The A35 looks choppy, casual frame drops, not keeping apps in the memory, the displays also seems farther from the glass.

[@markoroncevic]

For 2 times less you are not expecting perfection

[@mole1596]

This comparison is inevitably going to go in the flagship's favor. You can compare the S23+ (launched for $1,000) to the S23 FE ($500 right now), where the FE would win the value race. Same for the new Pixel 8a ($500) vs the Pixel 8 Pro (launched at $1,000) - the flagship loses big time there.

[@newfnshow031]

do the a35 vs pixel 8a

[@geraldfoushee]

yeah I had an a series phone and it was ok.. 3 things I hated at the time.. call quality was terrible speaker volume was trash and that phone didn't have I forgot the name BUT I couldn't use Google pay...oh and camera and video was bad...but speed wasn't the issue because I wasn't comparing it to a flagship and it was decent enough not to really bother me...but once I switched BACK to the flagship...I was like this was trash bro..(NFC) I had the Samsung s5 and then the A20s and then the Samsung s10.. just to be transparent now in 24 I'm waiting to see what I'll get next...I wanted the s21 ultra..then the pixle 6 but I'm still on the s10 for now... I don't know, I don't really see a big need to get a new phone...I think I just want one...but this I working well for now...

[@ryanstaygrinding]

Just got the S24 yesterday 🎉

[@bradleremond]

I admit that i expected more dramatic differences between both

[@Akirasenjuuu]

GET AN S23 INSTEAD COMPACT FAST SNAPDRAGON GEN 2 FLAGSHIP HAPTICS GREAT CAMERA ALSO CAN BE UPDATED TO THE NEW ONE UI 6.1 OVERALL A FLAGSHIP EXP AT A LOWER PRICE

[@ezzedineoz5452]

the 35 is going for 300$ in my country

[@gr8bkset-524]

A new phone would break or get lost for me. I'd buy a refurb s23, currently $350.

[@anthony14363]

Samsung has given me intelligence. Their goal is to provide a consistent design across all A, and S, series models. The only differences between the models are in the processor and camera quality, with the lower-quality models using plastic construction materials and lower-quality cameras. The best camera and content are available with higher model numbers. For now, things will continue to be as they are. Given that the designs of all the models are identical, you would be better off getting a series if you wanted a just for the design of S series. The greater the model number, the higher the quality. It's the same in terms of design.

[@jRENEba410]

I switched from s23 plus to a54 last year and felt NO difference whatsoever... Never use wireless charge since it actually damage de battery over time, and samsung dex, couldn't care, the rest, screen, camera, and for gaming, felt the same lol

[@carlbrenda6518]

Absolutely no way.. different processor alone would be enough to show how weak the cheap phone is......

[@treydaypnw]

Samsung needs to use Gorilla Glass Armor on all their S-Series phones next year!

[@darrylweidenhofer]

I just got a pixel 7a and am very happy. My s21 ultra already has a stuffed battery. No more Samsung.

[@jaydeskins]

shoutout santan brewery... some good stuff.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Not having "AI" is something I actually look for, lol.

[@richeymeister]

No wireless charing? That would be a deal breaker

[@marcopaganotto9125]

Frankly these prices are daylight robbery.

[@125henni]

Eyy I don't see why someone wouldn't just get the FE.

[@markoroncevic]

Bad battery in case of s23fe( exynos 2200)

[@Ryanous-yw1wj]

For america and you need esim, A55 better choice

[@douglastaggart9360]

I think next year Samsung are going to have to change the design between the cheaper phones and S series otherwise what's the point getting the S Series phones .

[@andreasjohnsson8854]

in sweden a35 cost from $280

[@shrikarthikxd7237]

U do get 8 gigs of ram on the a35 not just 6 gigs

[@davidosorio7030]

A55 will not be sold in the US 😢

[@HasanAlKharfan]

Dude, you are supposed to properly close the SIM/SD card tray....

[@my2randomcents]

I honestly hate how the desIgn language of the flagship and the midrange became basically the same

[@brettilamoonsta1572]

The phones look so alike. In your video you don't highlight which phone is which when comparing features visual. 😢

[@arnoldmbuthia2687]

The foldable phones from Samsung really do lose their value real fast. Some like the 5th gen flip phones are essentially the same cost as this A35

[@TCKe]

A55 or S23FE might be better budget choices...

[@davinp]

It's interesting that Samsung chose to put the bigger battery on the A35 instead of their flagship phone (S24)

[@averagegamer9162]

I have one and the a33 is trash the cpu is to slow and i have problems with the internet connection.

[@davinp]

@@averagegamer9162 oops, I meant to say A35 not A33. Samsung makes incremental improvements every year. I traded in my A32 5G

[@darknexus6720]

I get the philosophy of making their A series phones look more premium, but why do they have to look exactly the same as their main flagships from the back!? Why not just create a specific design for those phones specifically? I really hope Samsung moves away from that for their 2025 lineup.

[@brando3424]

i think if you want a phone for long-term, mid-range is not the way to go

[@markoroncevic]

Even tho you can use it for a long time but it won't be nice

[@gianpakasa]

I still have A52S and not having any problem

[@ar.aaziljamal9282]

😮😮😮 the metal ring on the screen is gone 🎉🎉

[@samuelhere41]

Could just get an s23 or s22 plus

[@DonKey496]

No headphone jack?

[@markoroncevic]

Adapter for 1 euro solves that or cheap wireless earbuds

[@suntzu-]

a35 and a54 has the same chipset. the exynos to me is to slow.

[@CharlesRobbins-fu6bz]

Performance difference worth the higher price