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HTC Desire 728 Ultra

HTC Desire 728 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s

Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s

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Category Breakdown

HTC Desire 728 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Performance
58.665.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.342.1
Battery
23.023.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.064.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
31.630.9

Summary

  • The HTC Desire 728 Ultra features a 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Desire 728 is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, whereas the XCover 4s utilizes the more advanced Exynos 7885, offering better processing capabilities.
  • The XCover 4s also boasts a superior rear camera at 16 MP with a wider aperture of f/1.7 compared to the 13 MP f/2.2 camera on the Desire 728.
  • Both devices have a 2800 mAh battery and run on Android, but the XCover 4s offers a more recent software experience with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, while the Desire 728 operates on Android 5.1.1.
  • The build quality of the XCover 4s is more rugged, designed for durability, while the Desire 728 has a more standard smartphone design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Desire 728 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s

General

Release Date

2016
2019

Announced

2016
2019

Description

Also known as HTC HTC Desire 728 Ultra Edition
Versions: SM-G398F, SM-G398FN/DS (Europe)

Display

Size

5.5"
5"

Type

Super LCD2
PLS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-T720MP3
Mali-G71 MP2

Memory

32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2800 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

157.9 x 77.8 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)

Weight

153 g
172 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black Gold, Cappuccino Brown
Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

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

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass