Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21s (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 M21s leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21s is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21s vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M21s scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21s | 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 | 64 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (48/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (51/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21s over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a better fit for everyday use.