ASUS ROG Phone 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZS661KS SM-G525F/DS
Form Factor Touch Touch - Rugged
Height 171 mm 147.1 mm ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Width 78 mm 71.6 mm ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Depth 9.85 mm 9.2 mm Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is narrower than ASUS ROG Phone 3.
Weight 240 g 172 g Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is lighter than ASUS ROG Phone 3.
Body Colour Black glare Black
Protection - Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68
SAR Value - 0.699 W/kg (head), 1.272 W/kg (body)
Integrated Components FM radio -
Connector Type USB Type-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Pogo Pin
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology AMOLED PLS TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.59" 5.3" ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2340 x 1080 pixels 1480 x 720 pixels ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Display Format - HD+
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
HDR Yes - ASUS ROG Phone 3 has HDR.
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 -
Processor Number SM8250 -
Clock Speed 2.84 GHz 2 GHz ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes - ASUS ROG Phone 3 has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 650 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB 4 GB ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB 64 GB ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
User Memory - 46.8 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution 64 Megapixel 16 Megapixel ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Lens Aperture - F/1.8
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom - 10x
Light Source Dual LED flash Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) - Live Focus
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 13 Megapixel -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 24 Megapixel 5 Megapixel ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.2
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 6000 mAh 3000 mAh ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Asus ROG HyperCharge - ASUS ROG Phone 3 has fast charging technology.
Talk Time - 1860 minutes
Run Time Details - Talk: up to 1860 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs
Playback (video): up to 13 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 56 hrs
CELLULAR ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G 4G ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 10 -
User Interface ROG UI -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X, apt-X HD WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards - MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
FEATURES ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition -
Additional Phone Features MIMO technology, Four microphones with Noise Reduction technology Samsung KNOX
OTHERS ASUS ROG Phone 3 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, protective case, 30W fast charger, AeroCooler 3 Fan with USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack -
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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