Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs POCO X7 Pro: If you are looking for a feature-rich smartphone below Rs.25,000, the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and POCO X7 Pro are two of the most sought-after options at the moment. Both provide sleek looks, high-speed performance, and large batteries. But when pitted head-to-head against each other, which one offers more value for money? Let’s pit them against each other across all the key features.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G has the Exynos 1380 chipset and operates on Android v14. The device is equipped with 8 GB RAM and has up to 256 GB storage, expandable up to 1 TB using hybrid SIM slot. The 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen has FHD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate with Gorilla Glass protection. It comes with a triple camera system with a 50 MP wide-angle primary sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5 MP macro camera, which is capable of recording videos at 4K resolution at 30 fps. At the front, it has a 13 MP wide-angle camera with 4K video recording capabilities. It has a 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and a USB Type-C interface. It is dust and water resistant and has 5G support. The prices begin from Rs.20,477 for the 8 GB + 128 GB model.
POCO X7 Pro
POCO X7 Pro comes with Android v15 operating system and the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor. It comes in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants, along with 256 GB non-expandable storage. The phone boasts a slightly bigger 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a higher 1220×2712 px resolution and the same 120 Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass protection. It also has a dual rear camera system featuring a 50 MP wide-angle primary lens and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, with support for 4K video capture at 60 fps. The front is a 20 MP wide-angle lens with Full HD video recording capabilities. One of the key features is its 6550 mAh battery with 90W turbo charging. The phone is also 5G capable, water and dust resistant, and comes at ₹24,499 for the lowest 8 GB variant and Rs.26,999 for the 12 GB variant.
Display and Design Comparison
Galaxy A35 5G has a marginally smaller 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen, whereas the POCO X7 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with higher resolution. Both are powered with 120 Hz refresh rates and are protected by Gorilla Glass.
Battery and Charging Speed
Battery backup is a major deciding factor here, and POCO X7 Pro hands down takes the cake here with its 6550 mAh battery and lightning-fast 90W turbo charging. The Galaxy A35 5G has a smaller 5000 mAh battery and slower 25W charging. For consumers who want the best battery backup and faster top-ups, POCO is the outright winner.