Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
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Galaxy Xcover 5
Starting at
£60.00
Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
Starting at
£158.00What's the difference between the Galaxy Xcover 5 and Galaxy Xcover6 Pro?
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xcover6 Pro comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Galaxy Xcover 5 starts at £60, £98 less than the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro is the newer model, released in 2022.
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- Chipset: Exynos 850 on the Galaxy Xcover 5, Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) on the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro.
- The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has more RAM: 6 GB vs 4 GB.
- The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has a bigger battery: 4050 mAh vs 3000 mAh.
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro specs
The Galaxy Xcover 5 and Galaxy Xcover6 Pro differ in size, performance, screen, and battery among other features. The Galaxy Xcover 5 suits you if you prefer a smaller, lighter device with 4 GB RAM and a 3000 mAh battery for everyday use. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro is better if you want a larger screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, more memory, a stronger main camera, and faster mobile networks including 5G. It also offers a bigger battery and additional audio connectivity options. Your choice depends on whether you value portability and simplicity or enhanced performance and multimedia capabilities.
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro price
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- BlackSold out
- BlackSold out
Storage
- 64GBSold out
- 128GBSold out
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro battery life and software updates
Durability focuses on battery capacity and operating system, which affect how long you can use the phone and the software experience.
Battery Capacity
The Galaxy Xcover 5 has a 3000 mAh battery, which suits everyday use and lighter tasks. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro comes with a larger 4050 mAh battery, ideal if you use your phone heavily throughout the day or rely on longer battery life.
Operating System
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro runs Android.
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Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro performance
Performance covers chipset, RAM, and storage, which influence speed, multitasking, and available space for apps and files.
Processing Power
The Galaxy Xcover 5 uses the Exynos 850 chipset, suitable for everyday tasks and basic apps. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro features the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset built on 6 nm technology, designed to handle more demanding applications and faster mobile connectivity.
Memory and Storage
With 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, the Galaxy Xcover 5 supports everyday app use and moderate storage needs. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro offers 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, allowing more apps to run smoothly and providing double the built-in space for media and files.
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Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro screen
Screen quality influences how you view content, with differences in size, resolution and refresh rate affecting clarity and smoothness.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Galaxy Xcover 5 has a 5.3 inch PLS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1480, which suits users who prefer a compact display. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro offers a larger 6.6 inch PLS LCD screen with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408, providing more room and sharper detail for video and browsing.
Refresh Rate
The Galaxy Xcover 5 has a 60 Hz refresh rate, standard for everyday tasks. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro doubles this with a 120 Hz refresh rate, making animations and scrolling feel smoother and more responsive.
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Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro camera
Audiovisual features focus on camera quality, which determines how detailed and clear your photos and selfies will be.
Main Camera
The Galaxy Xcover 5 has a 16 megapixel main camera suitable for everyday photography. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has a 50 megapixel main camera that captures images with more detail, which benefits those who use their phone for high-resolution photos.
Front Camera
For selfies and video calls, the Galaxy Xcover 5 offers a 5 megapixel front camera, while the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro provides a 13 megapixel front camera, delivering clearer and more detailed front-facing photos.
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Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro size and design
Miscellaneous features include physical dimensions, network capabilities, and connectivity options, which affect portability and device compatibility.
Size and Weight
The Galaxy Xcover 5 is smaller and lighter, measuring 147.1 mm in height, 71.6 mm in width, 9.2 mm in depth, and weighing 172 g. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro is larger and heavier at 168.8 mm height, 79.9 mm width, 9.9 mm depth, and 235 g weight, suited for those who prefer a bigger device.
Network Support
The Galaxy Xcover 5 supports 4G networks, which is sufficient for many users. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro supports faster 5G networks, ideal if you want higher data speeds where 5G coverage is available.
Audio and Connectors
Both devices include USB Type-C connections. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which suits users who want to easily connect wired headphones.
SIM and Expandable Storage
Both phones use physical SIM cards and offer microSDXC slots, allowing you to expand storage with a memory card.
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Galaxy Xcover 5 or Galaxy Xcover6 Pro: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy Xcover 5 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £60, £98 less than the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
- you want a lighter build (172 g vs 235 g)
Buy the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro if
- you want more RAM (6 GB vs 4 GB)
- you want a bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 3000 mAh)
- you want a bigger screen (6.6 inch vs 5.3 inch)
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Galaxy Xcover6 Pro FAQs
Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xcover6 Pro comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Exynos 850 on the Galaxy Xcover 5, Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) on the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has more RAM: 6 GB vs 4 GB.
The Galaxy Xcover 5 is cheaper refurbished, from £60 compared with £158 for the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro.
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has a bigger battery: 4050 mAh vs 3000 mAh.
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro has a higher-resolution main camera: 50 megapixels vs 16 megapixels.
We don't have published update dates for the Galaxy Xcover 5. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro gets updates until Jul 2027.
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro adds more RAM (6 GB vs 4 GB), a bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 3000 mAh) and a bigger screen (6.6 inch vs 5.3 inch). Refurbished, it costs £98 more (from £158 vs £60).
Refurbished, the Galaxy Xcover 5 comes in 64GB, and the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro in 128GB.
