Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 226g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (93/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (84/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.