Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 45/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1400.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (88/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.