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

