Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s vs Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
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Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
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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 I9505 Galaxy S4
Lighter body
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.3 | 72.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 3.1 | — |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.7 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2800 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 62 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 350 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 17 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.2 | 136.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 172 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 73.3 | 69.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, June | 2013, March. Released 2013, April |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, July | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s | Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s and Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 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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