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Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) vs Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Google Pixel 4a 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) 11Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)

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Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) vs Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.3"2%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3885 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
218 grams (7.63 ounces)vs+171 grams (5.99 ounces)27%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
409 PPIvs+416 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

26 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
ModelGalaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Other model namesGalaxy XCover Pro SM-G715FN/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 4a 5G UW (Ultra Wideband) G6QU3 (Verizon USA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date1/1/202011/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)171 grams (5.99 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 Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI416 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps5000/1024 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 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
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, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution5760x4320 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot 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 Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh3885 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
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
• One UI 2
• Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m
• Colors: Just Black, White
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.468W/kg (head), 1.231W/kg (body)feature not registered
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