POCO X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
69.5Performance31.4
71.3Display45.3
43.4Camera41.9
78.5Battery55.7
86.7Features70.7
13 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and display (+26). Samsung Galaxy A35 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 621% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 634,127 vs 87,904
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+18% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+250% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+11% | 84.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,977,887+166%Top 45% | 743,075Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825+100%Top 49% | 292,456Bottom 19% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127+621%Top 41% | 87,904Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126+141%Top 39% | 133,634Bottom 8% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809+91%Top 47% | 229,081Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,050Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,950Bottom 37% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+4% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |