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Apple iPhone 6

Apple iPhone 6

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

#5050

Category Breakdown

Apple iPhone 6
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
Performance
56.553.8
Camera
48.919.1
Display
57.756.5
Battery
17.723.0
Build
95.20.2
Connectivity
63.455.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.529.5

Summary

  • The Apple iPhone 6 features a premium build quality with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 has a more rugged design but is bulkier and heavier.
  • The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the XCover 4's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 is powered by the Apple A8 chipset, providing efficient processing, while the XCover 4 uses the Exynos 7570, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The camera on the XCover 4 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the iPhone 6's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
  • The XCover 4 also has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the iPhone 6's 1810 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
  • Software-wise, the iPhone 6 runs iOS 12.5.6, while the XCover 4 operates on Android 9.0, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Apple iPhone 6
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

General

Release Date

2014, September 19
2017

Announced

2014, September 09
2017

Description

N/A
Versions: G390F (Europe)

Display

Size

4.7"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

750
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Apple A8 (20 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1810 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)

Weight

129 g
172 g

Materials

Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A

Colors

Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Gray

Foldable

SAR

1.18 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass