Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
31.4Performance54
45.3Display64.2
41.9Camera69.5
55.7Battery71.6
70.7Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A3512 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+23). 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 Samsung Galaxy A35
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 56
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.73 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 522 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 743,075Top 67% | 1,550,000+109%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050Top 66% | 2,050+95%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Top 64% | 5,500+86%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g+8% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A35 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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