Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) (2022) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 207g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) 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 M13 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" PLS LCD | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×9.3 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
- 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 M13 (India) 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 M13 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M13 (India) 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 M13 (India) (51/100 vs 12/100).