Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Compare Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 5

$1,799

14categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy XCover 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 4,400 mAh alongside 25W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy Z Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy XCover 7

Galaxy XCover 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $389 vs $1799.

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 XCover 7 vs Galaxy Z Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Screen size	6.6"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2408	1812 x 2176Winner
Pixel density	400 ppiWinner	373 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	600 nits	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	6 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	410,000	1,530,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1950	5380Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	1	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	—	12 MP
Selfie camera	5 MP	10 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Capacity	4,050 mAh	4,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	15 W	25 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Weight	240 gWinner	253 g
Thickness	10.2 mm	6.1 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H	IPX8
Build	Shock-absorbing rugged polymer casing, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
Operating system	Android 14	Android 13
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Specification	Galaxy XCover 7	Galaxy Z Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$389Winner	$1,799