Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
#1885
Sony Xperia 5 II
#652Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 II
Performance
86.688.6
Camera
47.496.5
Display
81.491.7
Battery
29.128.1
Build
15.381.6
Connectivity
87.288.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
53.872.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro features a robust build designed for durability, weighing 235g and measuring 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm, while the Sony Xperia 5 II is lighter at 163g and has a more compact design at 158 x 68 x 8 mm, utilizing glass and aluminum for a premium feel.
- The XCover6 Pro has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, whereas the Xperia 5 II offers a 6.1-inch OLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, providing superior color and contrast.
- In terms of performance, the XCover6 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 778G, while the Xperia 5 II utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 865, with the latter also offering 8GB of RAM compared to the XCover6 Pro's 6GB.
- Camera capabilities differ significantly, as the XCover6 Pro has a dual rear setup with a 50 MP main sensor, while the Xperia 5 II features a triple camera system with a 12 MP main sensor, 3x optical zoom, and advanced video recording options.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the XCover6 Pro at 4050mAh and the Xperia 5 II at 4000mAh, but the XCover6 Pro supports faster charging at 25W.
- Software-wise, the XCover6 Pro runs Android 12 with One UI 6, while the Xperia 5 II launched with Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, and offers stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 II
General
Release Date
2022, June 29
2020, September 17
Announced
2022, June 29
2020, September 17
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
5G not available in the US model
Display
Size
6.6"
6.1"
Type
PLS LCD, 120Hz
OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4050 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired (USA)15W wired (International)
21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in)
158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight
235 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/mc/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass