Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 21/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 48 points higher (69/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (39/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 48 points (69/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.