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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)

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

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Compare LG Nexus 5 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 21Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
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!

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)} 9 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (46GB available)64%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.3"7%
Larger screen
vs4.95"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 3.0
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)32%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels95%
Higher resolution screen
311 PPIvs+445 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIMLG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/202111/1/2013
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT Super IPS+
Screen size5.3" inches4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI445 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.9ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Glove Touch
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Qi Wireless charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)feature not registered
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