Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 441 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 72.4 | 64.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 | Exynos 7885 |
| Process (nm) | — | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 3.1 |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 16 MP, f/1.7 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 69 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 350 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 136.7 | 146.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| Weight (g) | 130.1 | 172 |
| Width (mm) | 69.6 | 73.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, May. Released 2013, May | 2019, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, July |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 13 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA and Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s packs a 2800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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