Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (82/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.