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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05s X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 08Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X
6.7"
PLS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (46GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1480 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels143%
Higher resolution screen
311 PPIvs+393 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"vs+6.7"26%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 14vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
16 million
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIMGalaxy A05s 4G SM-A057F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/202110/18/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)77.8 x 168 millimeters (3.06 x 6.61 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)194 grams (6.79 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.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size5.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 321704 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps400/150 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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 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, LTE-A
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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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/LE5.1 + 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, QZSS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Glove Touch
• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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)0.58W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
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