Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 7:29 AM, updated: 9/28/2020 6:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 XSamsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)19Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4050
mAh

(Removable)

05PointsSamsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)

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19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
+2.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (49GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP85% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4050 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)29% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

Physical features	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Model	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Other model names	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715FN/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A20 SM-A205GN Single-sim NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	January, 2020	April, 2019
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 (10nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884 (14nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.6Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.35Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Display features	60Hz	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	600/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) ANT+	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black - One UI 2 - Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange - Display HD+ - One UI - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1560 minutes \| 26 hours \| 1.1 days
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.468W/kg (head) \| 1.231W/kg (body)	0.23W/kg (head) \| 1.38W/kg (body)