Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 728 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.5
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.855.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Gold, Cappuccino Brown
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

