Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 462.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (88/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (86/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (61/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.