LG G4S (3G H734 Dual) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG G4S 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 LG G4S (3G H734 Dual) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) Compare LG G4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels95% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+424 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	311 PPI
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3.5GB available)	vs	+64GB (46GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+5.3"2% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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Model	G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Other model names	LG G4 Beat H734 Dual Sim, LG G4 S, LG H734 G4s	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Poland, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2015	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 142.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.62 in)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	311 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3.5GB available)	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	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: Metallic Gray, White, Gold • Knock Code, Quick Memo+ • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Glove Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)	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)