Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.2mm).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 175g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.