Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) 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 leads — 42/100 vs 30/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 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 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- 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 (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M21 scores 12 points higher (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | 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 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, 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 — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (36/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy M21 (51/100 vs 23/100).