realme C35vsSamsung Galaxy M04

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

realme
realme C35
C35
Processor:Unisoc Tiger T616
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Realme C35 offers decent but not exceptional battery life, suitable for daily tasks and light usage mostly.
The Realme C35's vibrant and bright display stands out as its strongest feature with excellent multimedia capabilities.
The Realme C35's camera is a mixed bag with decent shots but notable limitations and subpar low-light performance.
The Realme C35's performance is sufficient for basic tasks but limited when multitasking or gaming.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M04
Galaxy M04
Processor:MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy M04's long-lasting battery offers excellent value for money, lasting a full day with moderate use.
The Samsung Galaxy M04's display offers a crisp and vibrant visual experience with decent color accuracy and responsive touchscreen.
The Samsung Galaxy M04's average-performing camera is sufficient for casual use but lacks exceptional image quality.
The Samsung Galaxy M04 delivers seamless performance with smooth UI, quick app switching, and efficient cooling system.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
realme C35
2 GHz
Samsung Galaxy M04
2.30 GHz

RAM

Tie
realme C35
4GB
Samsung Galaxy M04
4GB

Storage

Tie
realme C35
64GB
Samsung Galaxy M04
64GB

Weight

Winner
realme C35
189g
Samsung Galaxy M04
188g
Rank
realme C35
Winner
#758
Samsung Galaxy M04
#838
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
realme C35
#777
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#834
Design
realme C35
#827
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#848
Display
realme C35
#729
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#789
Performance
realme C35
#674
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#786
Battery
realme C35
#767
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#831
Camera
realme C35
#581
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M04
#814
item_phones_categoryId
realme C35
#1
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M04
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
realme realme C35
Samsung Samsung Galaxy M04
Model
Unisoc Tiger T616
MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
CPU
2 x ARM Cortex, A75 2.0Ghz + 6 x ARM Cortex, A55 1.8Ghz
4x Cortex, A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
12
14
Frequency
2
2.30
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
64
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
No
Fingerprint sensor
No
No
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
N/A
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
230726
121534
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

realme C35

Strengths

The Realme C35 is a stylish smartphone with a large screen, metallic paint job, and a polycarbonate rear panel that features a glass-like finish.
It has a dedicated micro SD card slot for expanding storage capacity.
The device's performance is sufficient for most basic tasks like browsing social media and other light apps.
It can handle graphically intensive games pretty well, as evident from the benchmark scores.
The Realme C35 has a good media consumption companion with up to 15 hours of battery life and fast charging support.
The camera app allows users to take photos using various modes such as Auto HDR, AIC recognition portion mode, and more.

Weaknesses

The phone's design is not particularly comfortable to hold, especially for those with small hands.
It lacks Corning Gorilla Glass protection on the screen.
The device's buttons are placed in the middle of the frame but may still be inconvenient for some users.
The camera app can take washed-out photos and struggles with subject-background separation.
Selfies taken using the front camera can sometimes come out blurred or lack clarity.

Samsung Galaxy M04

Strengths

The phone comes with a 15-watt fast charger, which is a really good thing.
The device has a triple card slot, allowing you to insert two nano SIMs and one micro SD card.
The phone's UI runs smoothly on Android version 12.
The face unlock performance is fast and responsive.
The phone comes with a super stylish design, White Band colors with a stylish look.
The device has a good weight of 188 grams and a thickness of 9.1 mm.
The phone's main speaker sounds good through the app drawer.
The camera takes decent shots in different lighting conditions.

Weaknesses

There is no transparent back case provided in the box.
Only two colors (light green and dark blue) are available for the device.
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realme C35

The Realme C35 is the latest budget-conscious smartphone from Realme's C-series lineup. While considered entry-level, it boasts a stylish design with metallic paint job and flat edges reminiscent of newer iPhone models. However, the phone may not be comfortable to hold for users with small hands. The device features a polycarbonate rear panel with glass-like finish and a protruding camera module on the upper corner. The front sports a mini-drop notch design with noticeable bezel and no Corning Gorilla Glass protection. A pre-installed screen protector is provided, which is a welcome feature. Specifications-wise, the Realme C35 boasts a 6.6-inch IPS display with 2408x1080 resolution (401 PPI), up to 600 nits of peak brightness, and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The phone is powered by the unibyte Tiger T616 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. In terms of performance, the device handles basic tasks like browsing and social media usage without issues but may experience some lag when multitasking or gaming. The battery life is decent, with a score of 15 hours and 15 minutes in PC Mark's battery test, and supports 18W fast charging. The camera setup includes a triple rear camera (15MP primary sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and 2MP depth sensor) and an 8MP front camera. While not exceptional, the cameras deliver average performance for casual use, with some minor flaws in low-light shots and video recording.

Samsung Galaxy M04

The Samsung Galaxy M04 smartphone boasts a sleek design with a light green color option, in addition to dark blue. The phone features a super stylish design with a white band color scheme, giving it a premium look and feel. Weighing 188 grams and measuring 9.1mm in thickness, the phone is both compact and portable. The phone's physical overview is impressive, with a secondary microphone on top, a main speaker, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom. The device also features a triple card slot that can accommodate two nano SIMs and one micro SD card. On the back, there's a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor with an LED flash. The Samsung Galaxy M04 sports a 6.5-inch HD Plus LCD display, accompanied by a 5MP front camera. The phone runs on One UI Core version 4.1, which is based on Android 12. The device's performance is smooth, and the user interface is intuitive to navigate. In terms of camera capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy M04 takes decent shots in various lighting conditions and modes. Face unlock performance is also impressive, quickly unlocking the phone with a swift gesture. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy M04 offers a robust set of features at an affordable price point. While it may not be the most powerful device on the market, its sleek design, smooth performance, and impressive camera capabilities make it a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly smartphone experience.

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