Samsung Galaxy XCover 5: specs, price and NeoScore 4 GB / 128 GB / global / SM-G525F
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Galaxy XCover 5

4.1 NeoScore #9150 of 10162

4 GB / 128 GB / global / SM-G525F · Launched March 2021

Overview

NeoScore

4.1

#9150 of 10162

Design & display
5.3
Performance & hardware
3.6
Camera
4.4
Connectivity
5.7
Battery & charging
2.5

Strengths

Weak points

  • Battery & charging2.5
  • Performance & hardware3.6
  • Camera4.4
Display
5.3 inPLS LCD720 × 1,480 px
Design
172 g71.6 mm147.1 mm9.2 mm
Performance
Samsung Exynos 850Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB
AnTuTu
117,311Better than 56% of phones
Battery
3,000 mAh15 W
Cameras
16 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Samsung Exynos 850
Processor Process Size
8 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G52 MP1
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
117,311
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
222
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
868
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Battery

Battery Capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
9.2 mm
Body Width
71.6 mm
Body Height
147.1 mm
Weight
172 g
Usable Surface
67.7 %
Body Materials
Polycarbonate
Resistance Features
IP68, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
18.5:9
Display Technology
PLS LCD
Display Diagonal
5.3 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,480 px
Display Pixel Density
311 ppi
Display Features
Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
OS Update Support
2 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR (EU) head
0.7 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.27 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
60 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

4.11 /10

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / global / SM-G525F

Design & display

5.3

Display Technology PLS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 311 ppi
5.4
Display Features Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
1.0
Weight 172 g
8.8
Resistance Features IP68, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
8.5
Usable Surface 67.7 %
2.8
Body Thickness 9.2 mm
5.8

Performance & hardware

3.6

AnTuTu Score 117,311
0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.0
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 8 nm
5.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.0
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

4.4

Resolution 16 Mpx
5.8
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

5.7

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.0

Battery & charging

2.5

Battery Capacity 3,000 mAh
3.5
Fast Charge Power 15 W
3.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
5.34
Performance & hardware
3.56
Camera
4.41
Connectivity
5.7
Battery & charging
2.47
NeoScore rank
#9150 / 10162

Galaxy XCover 5

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
global
Storage
128 GB
Model codes
SM-G525F
Market codes
global

Product family

Galaxy XCover 5
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