Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8166 | SM-G525F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
Height | 157 mm | 147.1 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Width | 78.7 mm | 71.6 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Depth | 10.2 mm | 9.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Weight | 235 g | 172 g | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Body Colour | Chrome black | Black | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.64 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (head) | 0.699 W/kg (head), 1.272 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Pogo Pin |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | PLS TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 5.3" | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1480 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Display Format | - | HD+ | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 46.8 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst | Live Focus |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.6 | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3540 mAh | 3000 mAh | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
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 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 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 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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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 | |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | Samsung KNOX |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | 1.5 m |