Samsung Galaxy M35 5G vs Xiaomi 15
28.9Performance76.7
44.4Display64.5
41.9Camera64.7
53.1Battery83.5
70.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 15
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 wins this phone face-off, 73.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+48) and battery (+30). 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
- 15% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,240 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 65 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 84 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+4% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2670 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 460 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,200 nits+220% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,914,100Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 874,340Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,069,991Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 379,667Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 590,102Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,972Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,330Top 12% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 89 %Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.62 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+15% | 5,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.5 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 191 g+14% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.1 mm+11% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |