Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $350 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 743,075).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 743075
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $399
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Poco X8 Pro scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 743075 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $399 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 166.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Poco X8 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (76/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A35 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for everyday use.