Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
#4954
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
#4475Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.856.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s features a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy XCover 5 has a slightly larger 5.3-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XCover 4s is powered by the Exynos 7885 chipset, whereas the XCover 5 utilizes the more efficient Exynos 850, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 16 MP rear camera, but the XCover 5 has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.8 compared to f/1.7 on the XCover 4s.
- The XCover 5 also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery with 15W charging support, compared to the 2800 mAh battery in the XCover 4s with no fast charging.
- Software-wise, the XCover 4s runs Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 11, while the XCover 5 comes with Android 11 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 14, ensuring a more current software experience.
- Both devices have similar build quality, weighing 172 grams and featuring rugged designs suitable for tough environments.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
General
Release Date
2019
2021, March 04
Announced
2019
2021, March 04
Description
Versions: SM-G398F, SM-G398FN/DS (Europe)
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm (5.79 x 2.82 x 0.36 in)
Weight
172 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes