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Samsung Galaxy XCover7 vs Nothing Phone (4b)

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy XCover7

6.6″ · PLS LCD · 60 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Black · UK SM-G556BZKDEEBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 in Black, official product viewBlack
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Nothing128 GB

Phone (4b)

6.77″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434229303Full product profile
Nothing Phone (4b) in White, official product viewWhite
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset / published CPU

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy XCover7Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Explore the full specifications
Phone (4b)

30 g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Galaxy XCover7
240g
Phone (4b)
210g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Phone (4b)

0.17″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy XCover7
6.6″
Phone (4b)
6.77″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy XCover7
Not verified
Phone (4b)
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy XCover7
Up to 18h
Phone (4b)
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
Galaxy XCover74050 mAh
Phone (4b)5200 mAh
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Camera system

Galaxy XCover7Rear: 50 MP; Front: 5 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
Phone (4b)Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

Nothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Galaxy XCover76.6-inch PLS LCD; 2408 × 1080; up to 60 Hz
Phone (4b)6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peak
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Measured as a full rectangle: 167.2 mm (6.6-inch); 163.0 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

Full published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Update policy

Galaxy XCover7Security updates until 28 February 2029
Phone (4b)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

Galaxy XCover74050 mAh
Phone (4b)5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

Full published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Ingress protection

In Visual facts
Galaxy XCover7IP68
Phone (4b)IP64
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Samsung laboratory claim: resistant to dust and up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue and dry after wet exposure; not advised for beach or pool use.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 product pageSamsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Galaxy XCover7UK SM-G556BZKDEEB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) with a separate microSD slot
Phone (4b)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (125)

Claimed video playback

Galaxy XCover718 hours
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)30 minutes
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Galaxy XCover7Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)6 years
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glyph interface

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Glyph Bar
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Rear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)2000 nits
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

Galaxy XCover7B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

Galaxy XCover7N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Galaxy XCover7Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (4b)

Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ruggedness test standard

Galaxy XCover7MIL-STD-810H
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Samsung says the phone is built to MIL-STD-810H standards, with tests covering altitude, humidity, immersion, salt fog, dust, vibration, drop and more. Specific test methods and pass criteria are not published; this is not a guarantee against damage.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 product pageSamsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G LTE bands

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Galaxy XCover7Not verified
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Galaxy XCover7

Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEB
Phone (4b)

Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs153 specificationsGalaxy XCover7Phone (4b)
169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
Form Factor
Sources
Touchscreen Bar
Not verified
Colour depth
Sources
Not verified
8-bit
6.6″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2000 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
381 ppi
6.6-inch PLS LCD; 2408 × 1080; up to 60 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 167.2 mm (6.6-inch); 163.0 mm (6.4-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
1080 x 2408 (FHD+)
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
16M
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
Not verified
381 ppi
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Not verified
2000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Not verified
1200 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Not verified
600 nits
Rear: 50 MP; Front: 5 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
50.0 MP
Not verified
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
F1.8
Not verified
Yes
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide.
No
YesOIS listed for the main camera only.
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Not verified
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
5.0 MP
Not verified
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
F2.0
Not verified
No
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
No
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
No
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
f/1.8
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/2.76"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Auto focus, PDAF
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
f/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Sources
Not verified
119.5°
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
16 MP
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
f/2.4
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/3"
Front camera — Field of view
Sources
Not verified
81.8°
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
18 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
4050 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
4050 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
5200 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Sources
Up to 85
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verified
33 W
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
Not verified
30 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Not verified
6,000 mAh (India only)
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Not verified
5,200 mAh
Charging — Charging speed
Sources
Not verified
33 W
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging — Protocol
Sources
Not verified
PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Security updates until 28 February 2029This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
External Storage Support
Sources
MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
No
Not verified
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
No
Not verified
SmartThings Support
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK SM-G556BZKDEEB; 5G; dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) with a separate microSD slotSamsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Headphone jack
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
USB connection
Sources
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Not verified
£349Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£299Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Not verified
Slow Motion
Sources
120fps @HD
Not verified
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
109.7
Not verified
Number of SIM
Sources
Dual-SIM
Not verified
SIM size
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Not verified
SIM Slot Type
Sources
SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + MicroSD
Not verified
Infra
Sources
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Not verified
3G UMTS
Sources
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Not verified
4G FDD LTE
Sources
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Not verified
4G TDD LTE
Sources
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Not verified
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600)
Not verified
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Not verified
USB Interface
Sources
USB Type-C
Not verified
USB Version
Sources
USB 2.0
Not verified
Location Technology
Sources
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Earjack
Sources
3.5mm Stereo
Not verified
MHL
Sources
No
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Not verified
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Bluetooth v5.3
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Yes
Not verified
PC Sync.
Sources
Smart Switch (PC version)
Not verified
OS
Sources
Android
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Not verified
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Sources
Up to 20
Not verified
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
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Up to 21
Not verified
Removable
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Yes
Not verified
Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)
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Up to 38
Not verified
Video Playing Resolution
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FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
Not verified
Mobile TV
Sources
No
Not verified
IP68Samsung laboratory claim: resistant to dust and up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue and dry after wet exposure; not advised for beach or pool use.
IP64
Ruggedness test standard
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MIL-STD-810HSamsung says the phone is built to MIL-STD-810H standards, with tests covering altitude, humidity, immersion, salt fog, dust, vibration, drop and more. Specific test methods and pass criteria are not published; this is not a guarantee against damage.
Not verified
Published operating system
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Not verified
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
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Not verified
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
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Not verified
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Not verified
3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
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Not verified
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
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Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno 810
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
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Not verified
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Not verified
Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
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Not verified
LPDDR4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Sources
Not verified
UFS2.2
Size
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Not verified
6.77" super AMOLED
Screen material
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Not verified
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Resolution
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Not verified
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Colors
Sources
Not verified
16.7 million
Contrast ratio
Sources
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
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Not verified
Up to 1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
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Not verified
480 Hz
Audio
Sources
Not verified
2 high-definition mics
Audio
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Not verified
Dual stereo speakers
SIM card type
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Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
e-SIM
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Not verified
Yes (Japan only)
2G GSM
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Not verified
International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
2G GSM
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Not verified
India: 850/900/DCS
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
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Not verified
International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
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Not verified
India: B1,5,8
4G LTE bands
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Not verified
International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
4G LTE bands
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Not verified
India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
5G NR bands
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Not verified
International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
5G NR bands
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Not verified
India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Wi-Fi
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Not verified
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
Sources
Not verified
6.0
Location
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Not verified
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC
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Not verified
Yes (Excluding India)
Glyph interface
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Not verified
Glyph BarRear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Wireless charging
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
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Not verified
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
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Samsung Galaxy XCover7

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight240 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width80.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness10.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: resistant to dust and up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue and dry after wet exposure; not advised for beach or pool use.

SamsungSamsung
RAM6 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate60 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£349.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 technical specifications — SM-G556BZKDEEBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy XCover7 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Nothing Phone (4b)

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight210 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density381 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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