Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $729 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 743,075).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 743075
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $729
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A35 — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 743075 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $399 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 393.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.