Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Price | $7,442 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 25 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 218 g |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Jan 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Type | PLS IPS | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.3 inches | 6.3 inches, 99.1 cm2 (~79.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified (likely reinforced glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | Wet Touch, Glove Mode |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 (One UI 3.0) |
| Chipset | Exynos 850 (8nm) | Exynos 9611 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.8, AF | — |
| Features | Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 25 MP, f/1.7, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable | Removable Li-Po 4050 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired fast charging | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm | 159.9 x 76.7 x 10 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (drop-to-concrete resistance from 1.5m) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro |
|---|
| Announced | March 4, 2021 | January 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 12 | Available. Released January 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 versus 4,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 versus 218 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 versus Jan 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 7/10.
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