Samsung Galaxy M35 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
28.9Performance64.4
44.4Display65.7
41.9Camera48.4
53.1Battery49.1
70.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+21). Samsung Galaxy M35 5G 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 M35 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 49
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+2% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 200 g+10% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.3 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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