Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 21/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 49 points higher (70/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1249.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 49 points (70/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.