Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4

From $60
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

From $7,442
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Price$60$7,442
Our rating7/107/10
Battery2,800 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging—15W
RAM (max)—4 GB
Storage (max)256 GB64 GB
Screen size5 in5.3 in
Main camera13 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)172 g172 g
ReleasedApr 2017Mar 2021
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is ahead on storage (max). Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
TypeIPS LCDPLS IPS
Size5.0 inches5.3 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi density)720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Not specified (likely reinforced glass)

Platform

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
ChipsetExynos 7570 QuadExynos 850 (8nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-T720 MP2Mali-G52

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Internal16GB64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)
RAM2GB—
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB)microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Single13 MP, f/1.9, AF16 MP, f/1.8, AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRDual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Single5 MP5 MP, f/2.2
Video—Yes

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
TypeLi-IonLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Capacity2800 mAh—
RemovableYes—
Charging—15W wired fast charging

Body

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Dimensions146.2 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
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)172 g
SIMMicro-SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DurabilityIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant)IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant
ButtonsPhysical navigation buttons—

Comms

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCYesYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GoUSB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio—Unspecified

Launch

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Announced2017, MarchMarch 4, 2021
Released2017, April—
Status—Available. Released 2021, March 12

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — Apr 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 7/10.

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