Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/10/2022 5:57 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:37 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)

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23 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (238GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (46GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+398 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	311 PPI
+6.47"22% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+40W167% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)12% Lighter
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP68 certified	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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Model	P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Other model names	Huawei P30 Pro VOG-L04 (8GB RAM) Single-sim, Huawei Vogue	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	3/26/2019	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021
Depth	8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Display type	OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.47" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	311 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal • EMUI 9.1 • 19.5:9 ratio display • DCI-P3, HDR10 display • Leica optics on camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • Huawei Pay • Vapor chamber cooling system on processor	• Colors: Black • Glove Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P30 Pro (L04 256GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)