Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.36 (59 reviews)

Added: 03.05.21 | Updated: 01.10.24

Model: Galaxy Xcover 5
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.36 out of 5 (59 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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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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)
GPU	- Mali-G52

Memory

Internal Memory	64GB 4GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 11, One UI 2.0
User Interface

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
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
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

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 scores 117907 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Exynos 850 (8nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	117907 (Position 819 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
813. Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	123716
814. Xiaomi Redmi 7	120931
815. Samsung Galaxy A04s	120899
816. Tecno Camon 15 Premier	118823
817. Samsung Galaxy A30	118303
818. Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)	117930
819. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5	117907
820. Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho	117780
821. Samsung Galaxy F13	117768
822. Samsung Galaxy M13 (Global)	117675
823. Samsung Galaxy A21s	117324
824. Samsung Galaxy M12	117313
825. Motorola Moto E (2020)	116859

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	180 (Position 1407 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1111 (Position 1230 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1401. Blackview Oscal C30 Pro	182
1402. Blackview A53 Pro	181
1403. Motorola Moto G Play (2023)	181
1404. OnePlus Nord N20 SE	181
1405. Vernee Mix 2	181
1406. BQ Aquaris X Pro	181
1407. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5	180
1408. Wiko 10	179
1409. vivo Y12s 2021	179
1410. LG K42	179
1411. iiiF150 Air1	178
1412. Motorola Moto E22s	178
1413. Tecno Spark 9	178

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1224. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro	1126
1225. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	1125
1226. Nokia 3.4	1123
1227. vivo X9 Plus	1123
1228. Oppo A74	1120
1229. Tecno Camon 15 Pro	1120
1230. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5	1111
1231. vivo Y17s	1105
1232. Motorola Moto G7 Power	1100
1233. Umidigi Power 5S	1094
1234. BLU C6 2020	1093
1235. Huawei P9 Plus	1084
1236. LG K51S	1078

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 scores 442485 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/others/galaxy-xcover-5-black-64gb-sm-g525fzkdeea/

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Review 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 Reviews and Opinions

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3.36 / 5

(59)

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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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 was officially announced and released on March 04, 2021. It is available in Black.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Price

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 starts at 280 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64GB 4GB RAM	280 EUR

A 128GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is not officially available — 64GB is the maximum storage option.

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?

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 was released on March 04, 2021.

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

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is available in the following colors: Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 scores 117907 points in AnTuTu 8.