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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Added: 03.05.21 | Updated: 01.10.24
- Model: Galaxy Xcover 5
- Brand: Samsung
- Rating: 3.33 out of 5 (57 votes)
- Price: 280 EUR
- Year of manufacture: 2021
- Dimensions: 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm
- Weight: 172 g
- Chipset: Exynos 850 (8nm)
- Built-in memory:
- Screen: PLS IPS 5.3 inches
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Rear camera: Single, 16MP
- Front camera: Single, 5MP
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 specs
Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark
Common
| Brand and model | |
| Launch date | 2021, March 04 |
Price
| First price | 280 EUR |
Design
| Height | 5.79 in (147.1 mm) |
| Width | 2.82 in ( 71.6 mm) |
| Depth | 0.36 in ( 9.2 mm) |
| Weight | 6.07 oz (172 grams) |
| Water resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) MIL-STD-810H compliant |
| Colors | Black |
| Case | Buy a case from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | PLS IPS |
| Size | 5.3 in |
| Screen Area | 67.8 cm2 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 px |
| Points per inch | 311 PPI |
| Color Depth | 16M |
| Ratio (height:width) | 18.5:9 |
| Ratio (screen:body) | 71.3% |
| Screen protector | Buy a screen protector from Amazon |
Hardware
| Chipset | - Exynos 850 (8nm) |
|
| CPU | - Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
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| GPU | - Mali-G52 |
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Memory
| Internal Memory | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Software
| Operating System (OS) | Android 11, One UI 2.0 |
| User Interface |
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Main Camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Features | Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -5 MP, f/2.2 |
Cellular
| Bands | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE |
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| SIM Card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| SAR EU | 0.70 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins |
Battery
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion, removable |
| Charging | -Fast battery charging 15W |
Audio
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Radio |
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Other specifications
| Others |
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Performance Benchmark
Antutu Score
| Antutu 8 Score | 117907 (Position 819 out of 1145) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models |
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Geekbench Score
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 180 (Position 1407 out of 1884) |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 1111 (Position 1230 out of 1873) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models. |
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from
Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.
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Nokia 2.2Review of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Even though smartphones are getting thinner, more fragile and more futuristic every year, there are still models on the market that go the other way. The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is exactly that. It's a different generation and can survive a bump in the tarmac. It has its niche and users who would prefer it.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 video reviews
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Reviews and Opinions
Pros:
- Fast Wi-Fi connectivity
- Replaceable battery for extended device usability
- No performance throttling under load
- Flicker-free screen, reducing eye strain
- МicroSD card slot, headphone jack
- Rugged build suitable for rough use
Cons:
- Low contrast ratio
- Lack of hardware navigation buttons
- Outdated single camera
- Mediocre speaker quality
- Slow card reader, potentially impacting file transfer speeds
- Lacks notification LED
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 cost?
The price of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity.
As of the latest update, the base model starts at 280 EUR.
Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.
When did the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 come out?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 mobile was launched on
in these colors: Black.
What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 ?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has dimensions of
Height: 147.1 mm Width: 71.6 mm Thickness: 9.2 mm
and weighs approximately 172 grams.
What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is
5.3 inches diagonally
offering a resolution of 720 x 1480 px at a pixel density of 311 ppi.
How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 have?
Device comes with chipset Exynos 850 (8nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is available with internal memory of 64GB 4GB RAM.
What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF and features like Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2 and features like
