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).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy A35
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 51
Value for money 38
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A35 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $499

  • Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A35: The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • 6.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Samsung Galaxy A35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Exynos 1380
50/100 -319.8%
743075 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 319.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Samsung Galaxy A35
$399

Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.