Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) vs Sonim XP8
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
25
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4900
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS)
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33 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (45GB available) |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD |
60Hz |
+26 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Model | Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 |
Other model names | Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715FN/Dual-SIM | Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() ![]() ![]() (Global, International), Canada, USA |
Brand | Samsung | Sonim |
Release date | 1/1/2020 | 5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 18 millimeters (0.71 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) | 79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | 335 grams (11.73 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 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. | IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~57% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12ยตm | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 4000x3000 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) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
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 | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4050 mAh | 4900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 30 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 720 hours (30 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black โข One UI 2 โข Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m | โข Colors: Black |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715FN/DS) | Sonim XP8 | |
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) | feature not registered |