Samsung Galaxy A35vsTecno Spark 20 Pro+
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 229, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A35 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro+.
- Samsung Galaxy A35 takes Camera — led by video score (88 pts).
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ takes Price — led by price (229 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 420,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,000 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 50 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if you want a better camera — 118 pts vs 88 pts.
Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 390 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if you want a lower price — 229 USD vs 299 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A35
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A35
Choose Samsung Galaxy A35 if display matters most. It costs USD 299.
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
Choose Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 229, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Glass build
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Average cameras
Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- 108 MP main camera
- 256 GB storage
- Helio G99 is dated
- Slow 33 W charging
- No 5G