Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/28/2020 6:01 PM, updated: 9/28/2020 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+409 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP93% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAh	vs	+4050 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715UZKDXAA (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	1/1/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
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	300/50 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	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
📸 Front camera
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	4050 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• Colors: Black • One UI 2 • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered