Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 21/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 172g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 54 points higher (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (97/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1195.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (73/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (29/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (97/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.