Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $499 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 743,075).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 743075
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $499
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Poco F8 scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 743075 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $399 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 319.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.