Doogee S Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Doogee S Mini and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Price | $1,767 | $7,442 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 172 g |
| Released | Nov 2023 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Doogee S Mini is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Doogee S Mini is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | PLS IPS |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 1170 pixels (qHD+) | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Not specified (likely reinforced glass) |
| Features | Punch Hole, Secondary Rear Display | — |
Platform
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (hybrid slot, up to 2TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB UFS | 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
| RAM | 8GB (with up to 7GB virtual RAM expansion, total 15GB) | — |
Main Camera
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP | — |
| Features | AI Camera, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) | Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p FHD | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p | Yes |
Battery
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 60 x 13.5 mm | 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 172 g |
| Build | Metal body, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Hybrid Slot) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68/IP69K, MIL-STD-810G compliant (dust/water resistant, drop-to-concrete resistance) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant |
Comms
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Not specified | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins |
Launch
| Doogee S Mini | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Announced | October 27, 2023 | March 4, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 11 | Available. Released 2021, March 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Doogee S Mini or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Doogee S Mini — 155 g for the Doogee S Mini versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which is newer, Doogee S Mini or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Doogee S Mini — Nov 2023 for the Doogee S Mini versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Is the Doogee S Mini or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 rated higher?
We rate the Doogee S Mini 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 7/10.
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