Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $469 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 743,075).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 743075
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $469
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 743075 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $399 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 251.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (90/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.