Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (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 F12 leads — 30/100 vs 21/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 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 F12 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 221g
- Better display (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy F12 scores 9 points higher (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 leads (51/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (64/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | 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 | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (64/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy F12 (51/100 vs 12/100).