HMD Fusion in the Noir UK configuration, with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Figures are manufacturer specifications; independent performance and current stock are not established.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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Galaxy A35 5G in the 128 GB Awesome Lemon UK configuration (SM-A356BZYBEUB) has a 6.6-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen rated at 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode, IP67 water resistance, a 50 MP triple rear camera with optical image stabilisation, and stereo speakers.
Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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Chipset
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
HMD FusionQualcomm® SM4450 (Snapdragon® 4 Gen 2), Octa-core
Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.
8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
HMD Fusion2 (Os upgrades); 3 years (2 years monthly + 1 year quarterly) (Security updates)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GSecurity updates until 31 March 2028
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · From the global launch date of device. From the global launch date of HMD Fusion. 3 years of quarterly updates. Monthly updates until July 2025. From the global launch date of device. Source field: Os upgrades. From the global launch date of HMD Fusion. 3 years of quarterly updates. Monthly updates until July 2025. Source field: Security updates.
Taken from the Security Update Period (Valid until) row of Samsung's UK specification. The same page promises up to 4 generations of OS upgrades and up to 5 years of security updates. This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification
HMD Fusion5000 mAh; wattage: 33 W; battery life: Up to 65h; charging: 33W charging support (PD & QC)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G5000 mAh
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Battery testing was conducted by HMD Global Oy using a real-life usage test. Testing included cycles combining 30 minutes of active usage and 2 hours of idle time with a new battery, starting from 100% battery charge until the device powered off. Usage included e.g., gaming, video streaming, video playback, calling, browsing, and data transfer. Testing was conducted with normal device settings in a lit indoor environment. Other runtime and charging figures retain their separate source conditions.
Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time. · Manufacturer specification
HMD Fusionrear camera 1 sensor: 108 MP; front camera sensor: 50 MP; rear camera 2 sensor: 2 MP; front camera spec text: fixed-focus; rear camera 1 spec: Main; rear camera 1 spec text: Auto Focus with Smart EIS; rear camera 2 spec: Depth; rear camera 2 spec text: Depth sensor; is present: Rear flash LED
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
HMD FusionDepth: 8.32 mm; Height: 164.15 mm; Width: 75.5 mm
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Axis labels follow the manufacturer’s public technical page. Open and closed configurations remain separate; no unlisted measurement basis is inferred.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
HMD Fusion6 GB RAM; 128 GB internal storage. microsd card slot support upto: 1 TB; cloud storage: Google Drive; virtual ram options: Up to 4-12GB depending on the memory variant
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Installed memory and storage remain separate from expandable storage. Pre-installed software uses some storage.
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
HMD FusionUK manufacturer page; dual-sim; max network speed: 5G; network band 5g nr: 5G NR sub6 FDD: n20, n28, n3, n1, n5, n7, n8 5G NR sub6 TDD: n26, n77, n78, n38(PC3), n41,n40 (full); network band lte: 4G: 1,3,5,7,8,20,28, 32, 38, 40, 41(full); network band gsm: 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; network band wcdma: 3G: 1,2,4,5,8; sim size: Nano SIM, eSIM
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GUK SM-A356BZYBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs or nano-SIM + eSIM; the second nano-SIM slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Listed radio bands do not establish compatibility with every UK or US carrier.
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Android OS upgrade commitment
HMD FusionNot verified
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G4 upgrades
Sources
HMD Fusion
No source recorded for this side.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Up to four generations of OS upgrades per Samsung UK; policies subject to change. Not four upgrades remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery life
HMD FusionUp to 65h
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GNot verified
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Battery testing was conducted by HMD Global Oy using a real-life usage test. Testing included cycles combining 30 minutes of active usage and 2 hours of idle time with a new battery, starting from 100% battery charge until the device powered off. Usage included e.g., gaming, video streaming, video playback, calling, browsing, and data transfer. Testing was conducted with normal device settings in a lit indoor environment.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Max network speed
HMD Fusion5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GNot verified
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · 5G coverage is limited and might not be supported by your network service provider. Actual speed depends on network and other factors.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Virtual ram options
HMD FusionUp to 4-12GB depending on the memory variant
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GNot verified
Sources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Up to 4GB in 4GB variant, up to 6GB in 6GB variant, up to 8GB in 8GB variant & up to 12GB in 12GB variant. Using memory extension (virtual RAM) requires enough storage space. To protect the storage, memory extension is automatically and permanently disabled once 90% of the usage limit is reached. This can occur after 4 years of heavy usage.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
HMD FusionNot verified
Samsung Galaxy A35 5GNot verified
Sources
HMD Fusion
No source recorded for this side.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU
What it brings and what to check
HMD Fusion
What it brings
The manufacturer specifies 5000 mAh battery capacity and 6 GB RAM with 128 GB internal storage. Compare the separate display, radio-band and camera details for your needs.
Update duration is unconfirmed unless explicitly stated in the specifications. Battery life, carrier compatibility and available storage depend on the documented conditions; this is not an independent review.
At 209 g and 8.2 mm thick it is on the heavy side, USB is limited to USB 2.0, and the 25 W charger is sold separately. The hybrid slot takes either a second nano-SIM or a microSD card.
6 GB RAM; 128 GB internal storage. microsd card slot support upto: 1 TB; cloud storage: Google Drive; virtual ram options: Up to 4-12GB depending on the memory variant
Manufacturer specification · Up to 4GB in 4GB variant, up to 6GB in 6GB variant, up to 8GB in 8GB variant & up to 12GB in 12GB variant. Using memory extension (virtual RAM) requires enough storage space. To protect the storage, memory extension is automatically and permanently disabled once 90% of the usage limit is reached. This can occur after 4 years of heavy usage.
rear camera 1 sensor: 108 MP; front camera sensor: 50 MP; rear camera 2 sensor: 2 MP; front camera spec text: fixed-focus; rear camera 1 spec: Main; rear camera 1 spec text: Auto Focus with Smart EIS; rear camera 2 spec: Depth; rear camera 2 spec text: Depth sensor; is present: Rear flash LED
Rear: 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Manufacturer specification · Battery testing was conducted by HMD Global Oy using a real-life usage test. Testing included cycles combining 30 minutes of active usage and 2 hours of idle time with a new battery, starting from 100% battery charge until the device powered off. Usage included e.g., gaming, video streaming, video playback, calling, browsing, and data transfer. Testing was conducted with normal device settings in a lit indoor environment. Other runtime and charging figures retain their separate source conditions.
Manufacturer specification · Battery testing was conducted by HMD Global Oy using a real-life usage test. Testing included cycles combining 30 minutes of active usage and 2 hours of idle time with a new battery, starting from 100% battery charge until the device powered off. Usage included e.g., gaming, video streaming, video playback, calling, browsing, and data transfer. Testing was conducted with normal device settings in a lit indoor environment.
Samsung states IPX4/IP67 under IEC 60529: spray test (IPX4) and submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IP67). Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time. · Manufacturer specification
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) or Embedded SIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. · Manufacturer specification
UK manufacturer page; dual-sim; max network speed: 5G; network band 5g nr: 5G NR sub6 FDD: n20, n28, n3, n1, n5, n7, n8 5G NR sub6 TDD: n26, n77, n78, n38(PC3), n41,n40 (full); network band lte: 4G: 1,3,5,7,8,20,28, 32, 38, 40, 41(full); network band gsm: 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; network band wcdma: 3G: 1,2,4,5,8; sim size: Nano SIM, eSIM
UK SM-A356BZYBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs or nano-SIM + eSIM; the second nano-SIM slot is shared with microSD)
Max network speedSources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · 5G coverage is limited and might not be supported by your network service provider. Actual speed depends on network and other factors.
Update policy or explicitly unconfirmedDifferentSources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · From the global launch date of device. From the global launch date of HMD Fusion. 3 years of quarterly updates. Monthly updates until July 2025. From the global launch date of device. Source field: Os upgrades. From the global launch date of HMD Fusion. 3 years of quarterly updates. Monthly updates until July 2025. Source field: Security updates.
Taken from the Security Update Period (Valid until) row of Samsung's UK specification. The same page promises up to 4 generations of OS upgrades and up to 5 years of security updates. This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification
Up to four generations of OS upgrades per Samsung UK; policies subject to change. Not four upgrades remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification
Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer wording (1)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
DimensionsDifferentSources
HMD Fusion
Manufacturer specification · Axis labels follow the manufacturer’s public technical page. Open and closed configurations remain separate; no unlisted measurement basis is inferred.
168.3mm (6.6" full rectangle) / 163.7mm (6.4" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Super AMOLED (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
168.3mm (6.6" full rectangle) / 163.7mm (6.4" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Super AMOLED (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.