Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers superior performance with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor and faster 67W charging versus Galaxy A35's Exynos 1380 and 25W charging. Its 1000-nit AMOLED display matches brightness while offering sharper 120Hz visuals. Poco edges ahead with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and 64MP main camera with OIS. However, Galaxy A35 counters with IP67 dust/water resistance (Poco's IP53 is weaker), newer Android 14 with One UI's polish, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. Both pack identical 5000mAh batteries and 5G, though Poco's charging advantage is substantial. At $50 less, Poco F5 represents exceptional value for performance-focused users, while Galaxy A35 appeals to those prioritizing durability and software refinement. Poco F5 edges out for raw specs and price, making it the stronger choice for most buyers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F5 | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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