Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2020 1:07 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:24 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS X Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Apple iPhone XS (512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

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17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	vs	15 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (512GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.7"16% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2658 mAh
+25W67% 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (106GB available)	vs	+512GB (498GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)1% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+463 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	1/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/2019	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 13	iOS 16
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8) Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	512GB (498GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	32mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
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 hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2658 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blue	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Face ID • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)	iPhone XS (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate