Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 with Gorilla Glass Victus+, IP68, and 5 years of updates

Samsung has recently launched the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, a smartphone that combines a durable housing with a modern design, a 1,080p+ display, and a 50-megapixel main camera. With features like Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP68 certification, this smartphone is an ideal choice for demanding environments.

The X Cover7 is positioned as an affordable alternative to the Galaxy XCover6 Pro (approx. $596 / £335 on Amazon) and is known for its durability, making it a mid-range smartphone. It features a waterproof housing that protects against falls, dust, and vibrations. Samsung also ensures long-term usability by guaranteeing four major Android updates and five years of security patches.

In terms of specifications, the Galaxy XCover7 falls under the category of a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone. It offers a 6.6-inch 1,080p+ IPS panel with a brightness of 500 nits. This smartphone comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory, which you can expand using a microSD memory card. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 6nm processor that features two Cortex-A76 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores.

For photography, the XCover7 has a 5-megapixel selfie camera located in a notch, along with a single 50-MP main camera on the back. The display of the XCover7 is protected by robust Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, making it resistant to scratches and drops, which is impressive considering its price range.

Additional features of the XCover7 include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a user-replaceable 4,050 mAh battery, and a programmable button on the frame. You can charge the smartphone using docking stations through pogo pins. Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that the Galaxy XCover7 can also be powered via a USB-C cable even without a battery inserted, making it suitable for kiosk usage and other scenarios.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 price and availability

Currently, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is available on Amazon.co.uk at £319.29 for the 128GB 5G Enterprise Edition.

Specifications

• Display: 6.6-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen, 20:9 aspect ratio, Wet Touch, Glove Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
• CPU: Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
• RAM+ROM: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro-SD card
• OS: Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6
• Features: Water and dust resistant (IP68), US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H, Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault, Customization via XCover Key, Dual SIM (SIM + embedded SIM), 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos
• Rear camera: 50MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash
• Front camera: 5MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
• Connectivity: 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, Type-C USB 3.2, POGO Pin (charging only), NFC
• Battery: 4050mAh removable battery
• Dimensions: 169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2mm
• Weight: 240g

In addition to the smartphone, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab Active 5, a compact and sturdy tablet. This tablet offers an 8-inch, 120 Hz display and supports the use of a Samsung S Pen. It also comes with waterproof and fall-protected housing, making it a reliable choice. The price of the Galaxy Tab Active 5 is £606.97 / $759.