POCO X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
32Performance31.4
44.8Display45.3
35.6Camera41.9
58.4Battery55.7
60Features70.7
9 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A35 wins this phone face-off, 45.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+11) and camera (+6). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 13% lower weight: 181 g vs 209 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 900 nits
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,000 nits+11% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.9 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 292,456Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 87,904Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 133,634Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 229,081Top 79% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274+6%Top 64% | 743,075Top 67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,050+3%Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 2,950+1%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+13% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |