Samsung’s new smartphone offers a unique feature that is missing from the company’s other models.
By ForGeeks Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy XCover7 Pro, a smartphone that goes back to basics thanks to a removable 4,350 mAh battery, a rarity for modern devices.
The smartphone is powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with 4nm process technology and features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card up to 2TB.
Samsung has also unveiled the Galaxy XCover7 Pro, a smartphone that brings back the basics with a removable battery of 450mAh, which is rare in modern devices.
XCover7 Pro has a 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports glove-friendly touch sensitivity and features Vision Booster for improved visibility. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, which is resistant to drops, scratches and ethanol and chlorine-based disinfectants.
Designed for professionals working in demanding environments, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant and MIL-STD-810H certified for environmental resistance – the benchmark for rugged phones and tablets.
“At Samsung, we recognize that professionals on the front lines need technology that adapts to their rapidly changing work environments,” said Jerry Park, executive vice president and global team leader of the Mobile B2B team at Samsung Electronics.
Despite its ruggedness, the device has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens on the back. For selfies, there’s a 13-megapixel front camera with an aperture of f/2.2.
The smartphone supports both physical SIM and eSIM. Connectivity options include 5G Sub-6, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC. For navigation, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS are available (availability may depend on region).
Additional navigation options include GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS (availability may vary by region).
Weighing just 240g, the XCover7 Pro includes a POGO pin interface for connecting to dedicated charging docks (sold separately) and two programmable hardware keys – Top Key and XCover Key – that can be customized for specific apps or functions.
“The Galaxy XCover7 Pro combines enhanced durability, enterprise-grade security and intuitive AI-powered features. It helps companies operate efficiently in challenging environments, increasing productivity and minimizing downtime,” Park added.
The Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a rugged device that can be used in the most demanding environments.
The device will cost £559 in the UK and will go on sale in April 2025. Pricing information in the US is not yet available.
