Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 21/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 70 points higher (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (89/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 70 points (91/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.