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Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) 19Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)

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Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 6 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+512MB (150MB available)88%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (80MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)23%
Thinner
vs14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+3.65"52%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G TD-HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
158 PPIvs+167 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
 
ModelGalaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Other model namesTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690LNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia
China
China
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/1/20127/1/2010
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.65" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI167 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Chipset32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
RAM memory512MB128MB
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)256MB (80MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity1500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours4.6 hours
Standby660 hours (27.5 days)165 hours (6.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Various
• Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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