Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro rugged smartphone
By ForGeeks Samsung has announced a new ruggedized Galaxy XCover 7 Pro smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro tablet aimed at business and frontline workers. The smartphone is an improved version of last year’s Galaxy XCover 7 and the successor to the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro (2022).
Rugged case with military standard protection
Galaxy XCover 7 Pro is designed for use in harsh environments. It features rubber trim, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ screen protection. The smartphone is certified to MIL-STD-810H military standard, which confirms its resistance to drops and extreme conditions.
High brightness display with glove mode
The smartphone features a 6.6.6-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It features Vision Booster for improved brightness in direct sunlight and High Sensitivity Mode, which allows you to operate the device with gloves on, especially for workers on construction sites, in warehouses or in the field.
Performance processor and latest software with AI features
The device features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) chipset with Adreno 710 graphics, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone runs on Android 15 with the One UI 7.0 shell, offering a suite of AI tools: Google Circle to Search, Object Eraser, AI Select and Read Aloud.
Cameras, Battery and Advanced Connectivity
The Galaxy XCover 7 Pro features a double main camera: 50 MP (wide-angle) + 8 MP (ultra-wide-angle), and a 13 MP front-facing camera. The removable battery has a capacity of 4,350 mAh and can be charged via USB-C 3.2 or POGO pins.
Supported communication standards include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS satellite systems. There is support for one physical SIM card and eSIM.
Stereo speakers and programmable keys
For better sound, the smartphone has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. On the security side, there’s a side fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Samsung Knox with Vault, and a built-in eSE chip.
The device also offers two programmable keys – Top Key and Cover Key. These can be used, for example, to quickly launch barcode scanning applications – an important feature for couriers, warehouse and field workers.
Price and Availability
Samsung has priced the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro at €609 (~$693) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration. Sales will start May 8, 2025, but the exact regions have not yet been named.
