Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 side by side: Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 108MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Galaxy XCover 7

$389

1categories won

3 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Choose the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy XCover 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 10x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy XCover 7

Galaxy XCover 7 wins on budget and value at $389 compared to $1199.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy XCover 7: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Screen size	6.8"	6.6"
Resolution	1440 x 3200Winner	1080 x 2408
Pixel density	516 ppiWinner	400 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nitsWinner	600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Chipset	Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Process node	5 nmWinner	6 nm
AnTuTu score	870,000Winner	410,000
Geekbench multi	3800Winner	1950
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	6 GB
Maximum storage	128GB	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	1
Optical zoom	10x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	—
Selfie camera	40 MPWinner	5 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps all cameras	1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,050 mAh
Wired charging	25 WWinner	15 W
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Weight	227 gWinner	240 g
Thickness	8.9 mmWinner	10.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H
Build	Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	Shock-absorbing rugged polymer casing, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
Operating system	Android 11	Android 14
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Specification	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G	Galaxy XCover 7
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,199	$389Winner