iQOO Z9s vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy M35 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,500.
- iQOO Z9s charges faster, at 44 W against 25.
- Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 19,998 against INR 19,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 iQOO Z9s
₹19,999launch price · Aug 2024
|
 Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
₹19,998launch price
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Top quarter ₹15–20k | Older listing |
| Spec index | 8.0 / 10 | — |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | August 21, 2024 (Official) | July 20, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | Samsung One UI |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | AMOLED (3D curved) | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 390 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 90.32 % | 83.64 % |
| Screen Protection | SCHOTT Xensation cover glass | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus Plus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Design | ||
| Height | 163.72 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Width | 75 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.49 mm | 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 180 grams (Titanium Matte), 182 grams (Onyx Green) | 222 grams |
| Colours | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Moonlight Blue, Daybreak Blue, Thunder Grey |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP64 | — |
| Build Material | — | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX882 sensor, OIS) 2 MP f/2.4, Bokeh Camera | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
| Sensor | Sony IMX882 | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait Night 50 MP mode Panorama Ultra HD Document Supermoon Pro Live Photo | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Digital Zoom | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Time-lapse Optical Image Stabilisation Hybrid Image Stabilisation (4K) | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode |
| Image Resolution | — | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 13 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Portrait Night Live Photo | — |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 44W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| User Available Storage | — | Up to 107 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28B / N40 / N77 / N78 | FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
| 4G Bands | FD-LTE B1 / B3 / B5 / B8 / B28B TD-LTE B38 / B40 / B41 | TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1 / B5 / B8 | UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz | GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with Glonass |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTG | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| SAR Value | — | Head: 0.530 W/kg |
| Multimedia | ||
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dual stereo speakers, 300% Ultra Volume mode | Dolby Atmos |
| FM Radio | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | Side |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |