HTC One A9s
#5570
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
#4834Category Breakdown
HTC One A9s
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Performance
57.465.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.442.1
Battery
20.823.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.664.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.230.9
Summary
- The HTC One A9s and Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the A9s uses Super LCD technology while the XCover 4s employs PLS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the A9s is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the XCover 4s utilizes the Exynos 7885, offering better processing capabilities.
- The XCover 4s has a superior rear camera at 16 MP compared to the A9s's 13 MP, although both devices have a 5 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity of the XCover 4s is larger at 2800 mAh versus 2300 mAh for the A9s, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A9s runs Android 6.0 with Sense UI, while the XCover 4s comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One A9s
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-G398F, SM-G398FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 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), 1.12µm, AF
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.5 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.77 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
Weight
149.8 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass