Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers flagship performance at a budget-friendly price with superior specs across nearly every dimension. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 2712x1220 AMOLED display (2400 nits) significantly outpace Galaxy A35's Exynos 1380 and 2340x1080 panel (1000 nits). Camera capabilities favor Poco with 4K@60fps video recording versus A35's 4K@30fps, plus faster 90W charging versus 25W. Galaxy A35 offers better water resistance (IP67 vs IP64) and sturdier aluminum construction, plus larger storage options on base model. However, Poco F6's raw performance advantage, superior display quality, and charging speed make it substantially better value. Performance enthusiasts should choose Poco F6; those prioritizing durability and Samsung ecosystem integration might consider Galaxy A35, though at $50 more for noticeably less power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
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 F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
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 F6 | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 209 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 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, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 25W wired |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 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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