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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Xiaomi Mi 11

Samsung Galaxy A35
45.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

51.3Inno Score
31.4Performance38.6
45.3Display56.3
41.9Camera49.3
55.7Battery60.5
70.7Features65.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A3513 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and camera (+7). 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
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 49 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.6 ″6.81 ″+3%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density390 ppi515 ppi+32%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,500 nits+50%
Screen-to-body84.9 %
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

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10743,075Top 67%1,040,324+40%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050Top 66%1,450+38%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,950Top 64%3,650+24%Top 53%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Optical zoom1 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
Capacity5,000 mAh+9%4,600 mAh
Wired charging25 W55 W+120%
Wireless charging0 W50 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
Weight209 g196 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm+1%
IP ratingIP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A35 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy A35Xiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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