Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3219688 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 806.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (40/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (54/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.