Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 780.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (81/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (56/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.