Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro vs. Galaxy S10: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Choosing a new Samsung phone can be tough, especially with so many options. Today, we're pitting the rugged Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro against the classic Galaxy S10. This comparison will help you decide which phone best suits your needs, whether you prioritize durability or refined features.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The XCover6 Pro excels in durability and usability in harsh environments, boasting a rugged design and glove mode. The S10, however, offers a superior display, faster processor (in the US/China variant), and wireless charging. The S10 is aging, but still a strong contender for those prioritizing premium features.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro	Samsung Galaxy S10

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA	-
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
	-	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA

Launch
Announced	2022, June 29	2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08
Status	Available. Released 2022, July 13	Discontinued

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions	168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in)	149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	235 g (8.29 oz)	157 g (5.54 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m MIL-STD-810H compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)	1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~550 ppi density)
Size	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~77.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.1 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	PLS LCD, 120Hz	Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
	-	Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)	Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
GPU	Adreno 642L	Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
	-	UFS 2.1

Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	-
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Single	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	-
Triple	-	12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	No	FM radio (USA & Canada only)
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/mc/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
	Samsung DeX support	ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery
Charging	25W wired (USA) 15W wired (International)	15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable	Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black	Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue
Models	SM-G736U, SM-G736U1, SM-G736B, SM-G736B/DS	SM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SM-G973X, SCV41, SM-G973C
Price	$ 155.92 / C$ 329.97 / £ 249.00 / € 199.99	About 150 EUR
SAR	1.03 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)	0.93 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	1.48 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)	0.48 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)

Tests
Audio quality	-	Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 79h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.498 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker	-	Voice 82dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 85dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 328366 (v7) GeekBench: 10174 (v4.4) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Rugged and durable design
Glove mode support
Water and dust resistant (IP68)
Good battery life
Programmable physical key

Less impressive display
Slower processor than S10 (US/China)
25W wired charging (USA) / 15W wired charging (International)
Bulkier design

Samsung Galaxy S10

Excellent AMOLED display
Wireless charging (Qi)
Reverse wireless charging
Generally faster performance (US/China variant)
More refined design

Older device - potential battery degradation
Less durable than XCover6 Pro
No glove mode
Slower charging speeds

Display Comparison

The Galaxy S10 boasts a vibrant AMOLED display with an 'infinite' contrast ratio (though measured at 4.498 in sunlight), offering excellent color accuracy and brightness. The XCover6 Pro's display is functional but less impressive, prioritizing visibility over premium aesthetics. The S10's display is the clear winner here.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer capable cameras, but the S10 generally produces better image quality, especially in well-lit conditions. The XCover6 Pro's camera is adequate for everyday use but lacks the S10's refinement. The S10's camera system is more versatile.

Performance

The Snapdragon 855 (USA/China S10) and Exynos 9820 (EMEA/LATAM S10) generally outperform the Snapdragon 778G in the XCover6 Pro, especially in demanding tasks. While the XCover6 Pro is capable, the S10 offers a smoother, faster experience. The US/China S10 variant holds a significant performance advantage.

Battery Life

The XCover6 Pro has a 4,000 mAh battery, while the S10 has a 3,000 mAh battery. Despite the smaller capacity, the S10's endurance rating of 79h suggests excellent optimization. The XCover6 Pro's battery life is also good, but the S10's efficiency is noteworthy.

Buying Guide

Buy the XCover6 Pro if you work in construction, warehousing, or any environment where drops and dust are common. Buy the Galaxy S10 if you want a more polished experience, a better display, and don't need extreme durability, and can find a good deal on a used device.