Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80 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 Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 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 A80 (SM-A805F/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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)14% 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
+128GB (108GB available)135% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (46GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels143% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+393 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	311 PPI
+6.7"26% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP10 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)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+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
+3700 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)28% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)1% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11	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
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	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	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
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	311 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 3.1	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ 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
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	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: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White	• Colors: Black • Glove Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)