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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Nokia G22 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia G22 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 14Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
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)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs G22 (TA-1516 128GB)} 12 Advantages Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+311 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
64GB (46GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1480 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
5.3"vs+6.5"23%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5050 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+20W33%
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.

30 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIMNokia G22 TA-1516 (HMD Global)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/20212/25/2023
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)76.19 x 165 millimeters (3 x 6.5 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
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.
IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
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: Meteor Gray, Lagoon Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Nokia G22 (TA-1516 128GB)
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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