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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xiaomi Mix 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mix 4 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 08Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)

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 Mix 4 (512GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (46GB available)vs+512GB (464GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1480 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels143%
Higher resolution screen
311 PPIvs+395 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"vs+6.67"26%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 8MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+120W7 times
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Mix 4 (512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM小米MIX 4 2106118C (12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/20218/16/2021, Announced: 8/10/2021
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)75.35 x 162.65 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
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.
IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Display typeTFT PLSAMOLED
Screen size5.3" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedDolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0MIUI 12.5 / 13

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 798010 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (464GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
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, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
8MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/480fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/3.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/0.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
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: Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Shadow Gray
• Silicone case included
• Screen protector included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mix 4 (512GB)
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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