Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Our verdict: You'll notice a sharper picture on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus thanks to its 545 PPI density. If the camera matters most, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has the edge at 50MP. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro leads with a 13MP front-facing lens. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus at 175g.

Screen
6.3" 6.3"
Display
Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3120 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
545 419
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage
128GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
Yes 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
157 x 75 x 7 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight
175 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£589.00
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen 6.3" 6.3"
Display Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1440 x 3120 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 545 419
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi Yes 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 157 x 75 x 7 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight 175 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £589.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.3", the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has the sharper display at 545 pixels per inch versus 419, and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is available in 128GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro use?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is powered by the Exynos 9820 Octa , while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is the more portable of the two — it's 60g lighter at 175 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 157 x 75 x 7 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro run?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.