Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 172g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1106.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (81/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (77/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (31/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.