Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB) vs Motorola Edge (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Motorola Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2024 8:10 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:58 AM

Compare Motorola Edge X Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Motorola Edge (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A35 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+390 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (235GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)11% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP40% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.96" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 25MP95% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Edge (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A35 5G SM-A356E/Dual-SIM	Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.37 in)	71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 521998 (v9), 602995 (v10) Geekbench: 2740 (v5), 2931 (v6)	AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (235GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.96" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	4K@30fps 1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)	Motorola Edge (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)