Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2082
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (34/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 359.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (77/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.