Google Nexus 5X vs. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X 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

Google Nexus 5X vs. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-G525F/DS
Form Factor Touch Touch - Rugged
Height 147 mm 147.1 mm Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has greater height than Google Nexus 5X.
Width 72.6 mm 71.6 mm Google Nexus 5X has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Depth 7.9 mm 9.2 mm Google Nexus 5X is narrower than Google Nexus 5X.
Weight 136 g 172 g Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X.
Body Colour White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz Black
Body Material Injection moulded polycarbonate -
Protection - Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68
SAR Value 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) 0.699 W/kg (head), 1.272 W/kg (body)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
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 Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology IPS PLS TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 5.3" Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1480 x 720 pixels Google Nexus 5X has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Display Format Full HD HD+
Pixel Density 423 ppi -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
Display Features In-Cell Display Technology -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 -
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz 2 GHz Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X.
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Google Nexus 5X has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 418 -
MEMORY Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
RAM 2 GB 4 GB Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 64 GB Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X.
User Memory - 46.8 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.8 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Google Nexus 5X has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Digital Zoom - 10x
HDR Mode HDR+ -
Light Source Dual LED flash Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Photo sphere Live Focus
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Both phones have the same front camera resolution.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.2 Google Nexus 5X has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh 3000 mAh Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X.
Standby Time 590 hours -
Talk Time 1380 minutes 1860 minutes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has longer battery life when making calls than Google Nexus 5X.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min
Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs
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
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) -
Intelligent Assistant Google Now -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE 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 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, 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 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
FEATURES Google Nexus 5X 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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader -
Additional Phone Features Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub Samsung KNOX
OTHERS Google Nexus 5X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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