Samsung Galaxy S20 4G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, the Galaxy S20 4G is 14 years of updates on from it. The S20 4G has a noticeably higher-resolution main camera, 64MP against the XCover 6 Pro's 50MP, and the XCover 6 Pro supports 5G while the S20 4G tops out at 4G. The S20 4G has the sharper display at 566 PPI to 419, and the S20 4G uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the XCover 6 Pro's LCD. The S20 4G is the better phone; upgrade from the XCover 6 Pro if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.

If you'd rather pay up front, the S20 4G is the cheaper buy at £175 SIM-free.

Screen
6.2" 6.3"
Display
AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
566 419
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Battery
4,000 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight
164 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
£174.99 £589.00

Prices updated 28 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen 6.2" 6.3"
Display AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 566 419
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Battery 4,000 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight 164 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 £174.99 £589.00
Prices updated 28 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has the sharper display at 566 pixels per inch versus 419, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G features a 64 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 S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £174.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the more portable of the two: it's 71g lighter at 164 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm, and is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G 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 S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro run?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G 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.