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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 17Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
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)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Redmi S2 (32GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (46GB available)119%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1480 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+311 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(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 8.1 Oreo
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)1%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.3"vs+5.99"13%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3080 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM็บข็ฑณ่‡ชๆ‹ๆ‰‹ๆœบS2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/20215/1/2018
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)170 grams (5.95 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 8.1 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
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 Mbps300/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100M1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not 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-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm 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)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Redmi S2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข 18:9 screen

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Redmi S2 (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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