The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a rugged smartphone that succeeds the Xcover 4 device. The android phone comes with an old body design that is built to be strong and durable.
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It has enough inbuilt storage and also comes with a good camera that will take nice photos and shoot good videos as well.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Key Specs & Features
- 5.3 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~331 ppi)
- Android 11, One UI 2.0
- Octa-core Exynos 850 (8nm)
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB Built-in Storage up to 1TB Memory Card
- 16 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Battery Charging 15W
- MIL-STD-810H Compliant
- IP68 Dust & Water Resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
- Non-Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is just like the Galaxy Xcover series out of there. The phone comes with a rugged body that made it out of the factory with a sleek, durable, and easy-to-hold body.
It arrives in a Graphite Black color and has Military standard certification (MIL-STD 810H). This means it can survive an accidental drop from a height of up to 1.5 meters. It also has an IP68 rating which gives it both dust and water-resistant of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a screen size of 5.3-inch HD+ TFT LCD. This display packs a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1480 x 720 pixels.
Cameras
On the camera specification, the smartphone has a combo camera setup. The first is 16 MP f/1.8, PDAF and it features dual-LED flash, HDR, and panorama. The selfies camera on the other hand is 5 MP for selfies and video calls.
Hardware and Software
The new rugged Samsung phone is powered by an Exynos 850 chipset based on an 8nm process node with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.0 GHz. It has a Mali-G52 GPU for graphics and runs on Android 11 OS with One UI 2.0 on top.
The device has 4GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage. You can expand the storage using a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
There is a 3,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging technology through the USB-C port, POGO pins(only for Charging). The device has a single or dual SIM with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 5GHz Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
As for the security, it features Samsung Knox end-end encryption, and face unlock (biometric authentication) via the selfie shooter. Users will also get 5 years of a security update.
Samsung also equipped the Galaxy Xcover 5 with a push-to-talk for walkie-talkie features that use the Microsoft Teams app, barcode scanner via the Samsung Knox Capture.
There is a programmable key on the left to fire it up. This key can also be used for LED flashlights, maps, or emergency calls.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 price starts at around 249 GBP in the UK. In Nigeria, this converts to 185,000 Naira, about 2,800 Ghs in Ghana, and 52,000 Ksh in Kenya.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, One UI 2.0
- Processor: Exynos 850 (8nm), Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black
- Dimension: 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: (Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 5.3 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~331 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/1.8, PDAF, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.2
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast battery charging 15W
