Samsung Galaxy M35 5G review: Functionality over flair

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Samsung Galaxy M series is quite popular when it comes to affordable and value for money smartphones. Although the Galaxy M series phones may not have a special feature that stands them apart from the rest, the devices are known to offer balanced performance in all the segments and cater to a wider audience who does not require flagship level features but a smooth experience. Recently, Samsung expanded its Galaxy M range with the addition of a new model, Samsung Galaxy M35 5G. Succeeding the Galaxy M34 5G launched last year, the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G gets few design tweaks and minor hardware upgrades. The company offers the Galaxy M35 5G in three RAM and storage configurations - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. We got a chance to use the 8GB/256GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G and here's what we think of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is shipped in a conventional Samsung box. Along with the smartphone, the box includes type-C cable, safety guide and a SIM ejector tool. Coming to the smartphone, one can not help but notice the pattern on the rear panel. The Galaxy M35 5G's back is shiny but it doesn't have too much bling like other phones in the market. It also does not attract fingerprints but it can be pretty slippery at times. At the rear, the smartphone also features a minimalist badging that blends into the pattern, along with a vertically aligned triple camera setup and a small flashlight.

The polycarbonate material for the rear and the plastic used on the body makes the smartphone smooth to hold but unfortunately, it is quite bulky. You may find it tiring to use the phone with a single hand for an extended period of time due to its weight. it. The USB-C port and speaker grille are placed at the bottom edge of the smartphone. The left side sports the SIM tray while the right side gets the power button and volume rockers. The positioning of buttons make the Galaxy M35 5G secure to use with a single hand but the weight and thick edges take away the