Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Price | $120 | $7,442 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 172 g |
| Released | Mar 2013 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | PLS IPS |
| Size | 4.0 inches (100.8mm) | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Not specified (likely reinforced glass) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 5 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8420 (ST-Ericsson NovaThor Dual Core Application Processor) | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 4 GB (approx. 100 MB user available), 1 GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 16 MP, f/1.8, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection | Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Single | VGA | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | No | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 570 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 11 h (3G) | — |
| Charging | — | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.5 x 66.7 x 12.08 mm (5.14 x 2.63 x 0.476 in) | 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 148.5 g (5.24 oz) | 172 g |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS and GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | Unspecified |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2013 | March 4, 2021 |
| Status | Released March 2013 | Available. Released 2021, March 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 1,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 1 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — Mar 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 7/10.
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