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 (3,515,964 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2095
- 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)
- Overall rating 38/100
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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2095 | |
| 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 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
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: —
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
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 472.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
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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).
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. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 is a better fit for everyday use.