Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/28/2020 5:51 PM, updated: 2/8/2026 2:42 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP37% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4050 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2730 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)52% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)62% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
409 PPI	vs	+534 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (45GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Other model names	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715WZKDXAC (Bell Mobility)	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 Unlocked
Country or region available	Canada	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2020	8/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum 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.	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
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 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	450/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@240fps Sony IMX386 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	2730 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: Black • One UI 2 • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m	• Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)