Dell XPS 13 9305 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell XPS 13 9305 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Dell XPS 13 9305 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell XPS 13 9305 over Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 is better than Dell XPS 13 9305.

Supports larger memory

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9305.

Max system memory size
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
32 GB
Dell XPS 13 9305
16 GB
About 33% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 33% lighter than the 2.84 pounds Dell XPS 13 9305.

WeightDell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Pound
2.84 lbs.
1.918 lbs.
Kilogram
1.29 kg
0.87 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 9305 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell XPS 13 9305 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell XPS 13 9305 Price
Dell XPS 13 9305 Laptop - 13.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) Display, Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Killer Wi-Fi 6 with Service, Windows 11 Home - Silver
 Dell XPS 13 9305 Laptop - 13.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) Display, Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Killer Wi-Fi 6 with Service, Windows 11 Home - Silver
By Dell
$1,100.00
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Dell XPS 13 9305 Laptop (2020) | 13.3" FHD Touch | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 8GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.2 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed)
 Dell XPS 13 9305 Laptop (2020) | 13.3" FHD Touch | Core i5 - 512GB SSD - 8GB RAM | 4 Cores @ 4.2 GHz - 11th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$549.00
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Dell XPS 13 9305 (Latest Model) 13.3-inch Laptop Intel Core i5-1135G7 11th Gen 256GB SSD 8GB RAM FHD 1080P Windows 10 Home (Renewed)
 Dell XPS 13 9305 (Latest Model) 13.3-inch Laptop Intel Core i5-1135G7 11th Gen 256GB SSD 8GB RAM FHD 1080P Windows 10 Home (Renewed)
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$699.99
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2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch Price
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Windows 11 Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 13.3" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 256GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
 SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Windows 11 Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 13.3" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 256GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
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$769.97
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" 512GB Mystic Navy, NP930QDB-KE4US Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor 2.80 GHz Windows 11 Home (Renewed)
 SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" 512GB Mystic Navy, NP930QDB-KE4US Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor 2.80 GHz Windows 11 Home (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$695.99
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SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
 SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
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$1,449.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Released20212021
Release DateAvailable in February 2021
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Generations

Exterior

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dimensions11.88 x 7.84 x 0.31 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63mm)11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight2.84 lbs (1.29 kg)
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
ColorsPlatinum silver with black carbon fiber interior
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad
  •  Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 60 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • 13.3-inch FHD
    1920 x 1080 166 PPI 60Hz 1000:1 400 nits 100% sRGB 2.90 W Anti-glare Non-touch
  • 13.3-inch FHD touchscreen 
    1920 x 1080 166 PPI 60Hz 1000:1 400 nits 100% sRGB 2.90 W Anti-glare Anti-reflective Touch support
  • 13.3-inch 4K UHD touchscreen 
    3840 x 2160 331 PPI 60Hz 1000:1 400 nits 100% sRGB 5.41 W Anti-glare Anti-reflective Touch support
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dell XPS 13 9305 Ports
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Left (3)
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, DisplayPort, Power Delivery
Right (3)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4 
    Supports USB 4, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x USB-A 3.2
  • 1 x UFS & MicroSDXC card reader
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • 1 x Optional Nano SIM slot

Internal Specs

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB
4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Storage
256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB
M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Wi-FiRivet Killer AX1650W
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)
BluetoothRivet Killer AX1650W › Bluetooth 5.1Bluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional LTE

Battery

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size52 Wh 
4-cell smart lithium-ion
63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours on FHD panelUp to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 
20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A
65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe™ 12 Month Subscription
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
HD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3271-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • Two speakers (2.5W x 2 = 4W peak)
  •  4 digital array microphones
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Fingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box-
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
Warranty-1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Dell XPS 13 9305Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 4K UHD
13.3”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
2.84 lb
1.29 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Dell XPS 13 9305 Ports
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
1.918 lb
0.87 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Ports

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