Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 21/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 172g vs 216g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 61 points higher (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (65/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 61 points (82/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.