Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Our verdict: Neither phone sweeps the display: the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is bigger at 6.3" while the Samsung Galaxy S10e is sharper at 435 PPI. Photography fans should note the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro packs a 50MP main sensor. Portability goes to the Samsung Galaxy S10e at 150g. SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy S10e comes in at £114.99 — the lower starting price of the two.

Screen
5.8" 6.3"
Display
Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
435 419
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage
128GB 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, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
142.5 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight
150 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
£114.99 £589.00
Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen 5.8" 6.3"
Display Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2280 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 435 419
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage 128GB 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, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 142.5 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight 150 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 £114.99 £589.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S10e or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S10e's 5.8", the Samsung Galaxy S10e has the sharper display at 435 pixels per inch versus 419, and the Samsung Galaxy S10e uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S10e or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e 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.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy S10e or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £114.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S10e and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S10e and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro use?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e 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 S10e or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is the more portable of the two — it's 85g lighter at 150 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 142.5 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm, and is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S10e 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 S10e and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro run?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e 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.