POCO X7 Pro and Galaxy A35 5G: Purchasers of smartphones are most frequently given the dilemma of choosing power-loaded phones within ₹25,000. Since Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and POCO X7 Pro rule this category, it becomes even tougher. Both offer high-end screens, sturdy chipsets, and long-term software updates. Let us compare each feature side by side to find out which one really provides the better deal.
Display Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is equipped with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ display and 120Hz refresh rate. It goes as high as 1000 nits brightness along with support for HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection. In contrast, POCO X7 Pro has a slightly bigger 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a higher 1220×2712 px resolution, 3200 nits peak brightness, and 1400 nits HBM. It also features 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. When it comes to brightness and clarity, POCO has an edge.
Performance and Processor
Galaxy A35 5G is based on Samsung’s own Exynos 1380 processor along with 8GB RAM. It goes up to 2.4 GHz and is a 5nm process-based chipset. POCO X7 Pro, on the other hand, sports MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chip with increased clock speed of 3.25 GHz and advanced 4nm process. It also supports LPDDR5X RAM, providing it with an upper hand in terms of speed and power efficiency. The AnTuTu score also bears witness to this fact, with POCO registering 1,577,069 against Samsung’s 612,769.
Camera Setup
Samsung A35 features a triple camera system consisting of a 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro sensor. It is capable of 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps. It also has a 13MP wide-angle camera on the front that can record 4K video too. POCO X7 Pro has a 50MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide camera but does not have a macro lens. It does have improved camera functions such as dual video and vlog mode. It has a 20MP front camera which records more detail than that of Samsung and is capable of 1080p recording.
Battery and Charging
Battery-wise, POCO X7 Pro is a clear winner with a massive 6550mAh cell backed by 90W turbocharging. It easily outlasts Samsung’s 5000mAh unit that supports 25W fast charging. In PC Mark tests, POCO lasted 14 hours 53 minutes, while Samsung gave 13 hours 19 minutes. If battery life and fast charging are your priorities, POCO stands ahead.
Software and Updates
Galaxy A35 has Android 14 and One UI from Samsung. It supports 4 years of OS and 5 years of security updates. POCO X7 Pro has Android 15 with HyperOS but only provides 3 years of OS and 4 years of security patches. Samsung is clearly ahead here in long-term support.