Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro commands a premium with its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display featuring 800 nits brightness and 60Hz refresh, paired with the blazingly fast A14 Bionic processor and cohesive iOS 14 ecosystem.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro commands a premium with its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display featuring 800 nits brightness and 60Hz refresh, paired with the blazingly fast A14 Bionic processor and cohesive iOS 14 ecosystem. Its camera system excels with 4K Dolby Vision video, dual optical zoom via telephoto, and computational photography. However, the 2815 mAh battery and lack of expandable storage limit longevity. Samsung's Galaxy XCover 6 Pro targets durability-focused users with MIL-STD-810H ruggedness, a larger 6.6-inch display with 120Hz refresh, a removable 4050 mAh battery, and a stronger 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization. At $549 versus $999, the XCover sacrifices processing speed and display quality for practicality and repairability. The iPhone 12 Pro delivers superior raw performance, video capabilities, and premium build, while the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro offers better battery endurance, repairability, and value for users prioritizing durability over cutting-edge performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro if…
- →MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- →IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- →Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Pros
- MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
- 120Hz display is smooth for a rugged phone
- Programmable side key for push-to-talk or custom actions
Cons
- Thick at 9.9 mm and heavy at 235 g
- Only 15W charging is very slow
- PLS LCD display has weaker colors than AMOLED
- 4050 mAh removable battery is smaller than competitors
- Enterprise pricing at $549 is high for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Rugged textured plastic, MIL-STD-810H |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4050 mAh (removable) |
| Charging | 20W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2408 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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