Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better display (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) leads on camera score (31/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.