Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
#4834
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
#4414Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
Performance
65.873.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.142.1
Battery
23.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.062.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.933.8
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
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, f/1.7, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass