Galaxy A35 5G
Galaxy Z Fold6
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy Z Fold6 is the better pick overall by 21.8 points, leading in Performance, Updates and Camera. The gap is large; Galaxy A35 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy A35 5G offers more for the money ($399 vs $1,899 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy Z Fold6 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (performance index 88 vs 32). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy Z Fold6 has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Only Galaxy Z Fold6 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Galaxy A35 5G has the higher-resolution selfie camera (13 MP vs 10 MP).
Battery
Galaxy A35 5G's battery is 600 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,400 mAh), about 14% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Only Galaxy Z Fold6 supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy Z Fold6 has the larger screen (7.6" vs 6.6"). Galaxy Z Fold6's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,000 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy Z Fold6 is rated IP48 vs IP67 on the other. Galaxy A35 5G is 30 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy Z Fold6 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A35 5G | Galaxy Z Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 1380 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 6 GB / 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.6" Super AMOLED | Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (390 ppi) | Resolution | 2160×1856 (375 ppi) |
| 1,000 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 13 MP | Front camera | 10 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,400 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP48 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 209 g | Weight | 239 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $399 | Launch price | $1,899 |
| 2024-03 | Released | 2024-07 |
Official source: Galaxy A35 5G · Official source: Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy A35 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Light at 209 g
- Lower price ($399)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy Z Fold6
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- 12 GB RAM
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Only IP48 rated
- Heavier (239 g)
- Pricier ($1,899)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.