Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 25/100). 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 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (61/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 889.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (88/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (86/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (61/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.