PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M35 5G vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco M7 Plus 5G (supported until Aug 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy M35 5G (Samsung Exynos 1380).

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · Poco M7 Plus 5G 75 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G $165
Safe to buy$4.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M35 5G 70Poco M7 Plus 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M35 5G 58Poco M7 Plus 5G 46

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M35 5G 67Poco M7 Plus 5G 55

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M35 5G 100Poco M7 Plus 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy M35 5G 44Poco M7 Plus 5G 45

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M35 5G 77Poco M7 Plus 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M35 5GPoco M7 Plus 5G
Price (street)$200$165
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm)
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery6,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main
Dimensions162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm168.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight222 g217 g
Water resistanceNoneIP64
Supported untilJul 2029Aug 2029

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