The upcoming Galaxy XCover 4s rugged smartphone is the successor of Galaxy XCover 4 phone from last year. Even though it is the fifth generation XCover smartphone, Samsung has use the XCover 4s moniker for it probably because the XCover 4 that came with simple features had received good reception from the audience. Its entire specifications and renders have been leaked by Winfuture.de before its official announcement.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s Specifications (Rumored)
According to the publication, the Galaxy XCover 4s that has a model number of SM-G398F comes with an LCD screen of 5 inches. The display is surrounded by thick bezels and it carries support for 1280 x 720 pixels which results in a pixel density of 294ppi.
The Exynos 7885 chipset that includes 1.6 GHz octa-core processor powers the phone with 3 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB and there is a microSD card slot onboard for expanding its storage.
A single camera of 16-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture is placed on the rear side of the Galaxy XCover 4s. The LED flash assisted camera comes with AI driven scene optimization features. The smartphone can also shoot full HD videos. For snapping selfies, there is a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. Users can make use of screen flash feature for capturing brighter selfies in low light.
The report does not confirm whether the Galaxy XCover 4s features Android Oreo or Pie OS. The handset draws power from 2,800mAh battery which can be charged through USB-C. Unlike the majority of phones available in the market, it comes with a user-replaceable battery. Connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and so on are available on the device. There is a XCover key on the left spine of the phone. It can be configured to quickly accessible any app or function.
The biggest selling point of the XCover 4s is that it is a rugged phone that comes with a durable rubber coating that protects it from impact. It is an IP68 rated dust-resistant and waterproof device. In addition, it is has received US military standard MIL-STD 810G certification which allows it to withstand falls from a height of up to 120cm. The handset weighs 172 grams and has a thickness of 9.7 inches.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s Price and Availability (Rumored)
The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s is expected to hit the European markets around June 12. It may carry a price tag of 250 euros (~$282).
