Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than ZTE Blade A35 Lite. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than ZTE Blade A35 Lite which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Poco X8 Pro Max has more internal memory than ZTE Blade A35 Lite
| Name | ZTE Blade A35 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 42999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of ZTE Blade A35 Lite is Rs. 12990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 42999.
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to ZTE Blade A35 Lite's 6.67 inch screen. ZTE Blade A35 Lite has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & ZTE's phone has only 263 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to ZTE Blade A35 Lite's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than ZTE Blade A35 Lite (64 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to ZTE Blade A35 Lite's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | ZTE Blade A35 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Blade A35 Lite | 2602BPC18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 12, 2026 (Expected) | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 263 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |