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 (3,463,142 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 1377.8% 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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.