Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 is official with user-removable battery
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Xcover 7, a new rugged Android phone. It is a mid-range device with a strong build capable of withstanding harsh environments and usage. The phone will go on sale in some markets later this month, with a wider release to follow in February.
Galaxy Xcover 7 arrives with a rugged design
The Galaxy Xcover 7 features the MIL-STD-810H military standard build with a sturdy design for a stronger grip. The handset has bumpers along the edges to protect the screen and internal components during falls. It can absorb pressure from drops of up to 1.5 meters. The device also boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so it can survive underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters.
Design aside, you get a 6.6-inch TFT display with an FHD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and enhanced touch sensitivity. The display can read inputs even when the screen surface is wet or you have put on gloves. Samsung has slapped a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ layer on top of the display for added protection. There is also a customizable XCover Key that can be used to execute any preset function.
Samsung hasn’t specified the chipset but the 6nm octa-core processor it is talking about could be MediaTek’s 5G-enabled Dimensity 6100+ with a peak CPU speed of 2.2GHz. The Korean firm has paired the chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB built-in storage. The Galaxy Xcover 7 supports microSD cards up to 1TB for expandable storage. Don’t expect groundbreaking performance as the device is more about durability.
50MP camera, user-replaceable battery, and more
For imaging, the new rugged Samsung phone features a 50MP camera at the back with dual-LED flash. There is also a 5MP selfie camera. You get dual-SIM (physical SIM + eSIM) with LTE and 5G cellular connectivity here. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.3, and NFC. The Galaxy Xcover 7 also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports Dolby Atmos audio. Built-in GPS and a wide range of sensors are part of the package too.
The device is fueled by a 4,050mAh user-replaceable battery that supports fast charging via a USB Type-C port. You also get POGO Pin charging support, though the charging dock isn’t included in the box. Samsung won’t give you a USB-C charger either. The phone boasts Samsung Knox security with Samsung Knox Vault and face unlock support. The whole package measures 169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2mm in dimension and is relatively heavy at 240 grams.
Price and availability
Samsung says the Galaxy Xcover 7 will go on sale in select markets later this month, running Android 14 out of the box. It will cost €359 in Europe, or at least in Germany. The device is slated to arrive in Switzerland on February 2 with a recommended retail price of 329 Swiss Franc (CHF), which is equivalent to €352 or $387. There is no word yet on the US release of the new Xcover series phone from Samsung.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Xcover 7, a new rugged Android phone. It is a mid-range device with a strong build capable of withstanding harsh environments and usage. The phone will go on sale in some markets later this month, with a wider release to follow in February.
Galaxy Xcover 7 arrives with a rugged design
The Galaxy Xcover 7 features the MIL-STD-810H military standard build with a sturdy design for a stronger grip. The handset has bumpers along the edges to protect the screen and internal components during falls. It can absorb pressure from drops of up to 1.5 meters. The device also boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so it can survive underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters.
Design aside, you get a 6.6-inch TFT display with an FHD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and enhanced touch sensitivity. The display can read inputs even when the screen surface is wet or you have put on gloves. Samsung has slapped a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ layer on top of the display for added protection. There is also a customizable XCover Key that can be used to execute any preset function.
Samsung hasn’t specified the chipset but the 6nm octa-core processor it is talking about could be MediaTek’s 5G-enabled Dimensity 6100+ with a peak CPU speed of 2.2GHz. The Korean firm has paired the chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB built-in storage. The Galaxy Xcover 7 supports microSD cards up to 1TB for expandable storage. Don’t expect groundbreaking performance as the device is more about durability.
50MP camera, user-replaceable battery, and more
For imaging, the new rugged Samsung phone features a 50MP camera at the back with dual-LED flash. There is also a 5MP selfie camera. You get dual-SIM (physical SIM + eSIM) with LTE and 5G cellular connectivity here. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.3, and NFC. The Galaxy Xcover 7 also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports Dolby Atmos audio. Built-in GPS and a wide range of sensors are part of the package too.
The device is fueled by a 4,050mAh user-replaceable battery that supports fast charging via a USB Type-C port. You also get POGO Pin charging support, though the charging dock isn’t included in the box. Samsung won’t give you a USB-C charger either. The phone boasts Samsung Knox security with Samsung Knox Vault and face unlock support. The whole package measures 169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2mm in dimension and is relatively heavy at 240 grams.
Price and availability
Samsung says the Galaxy Xcover 7 will go on sale in select markets later this month, running Android 14 out of the box. It will cost €359 in Europe, or at least in Germany. The device is slated to arrive in Switzerland on February 2 with a recommended retail price of 329 Swiss Franc (CHF), which is equivalent to €352 or $387. There is no word yet on the US release of the new Xcover series phone from Samsung.
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