Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Huawei Nova 3e 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 Huawei Nova 3e X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non 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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (46GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19% Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)24% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
311 PPI	vs	+435 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+5.8"9% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP13% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021	3/19/2018
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	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	1µm pixel
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • Glove Touch	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)	feature not registered