Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 48 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 25MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 192g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, 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 — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (36/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a better fit for everyday use.