Samsung has discreetly unveiled the Galaxy XCover Pro smartphone in Finland. The confirmation has come through an official press release. Like the predecessor models, the Galaxy XCover Pro is a rugged smartphone. Unlike the older models that came with thicker bezels, the XCover Pro features the latest punch-hole screen that is surrounded by slimmer bezels. Also, the other attractive features of the smartphone include dual rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro specifications
The Galaxy XCover Pro has 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.94 mm and it weighs 217 grams. It is an IP69 and MIL-STD-810G certified rugged smartphone that is built to withstand harsh climatic conditions and damage from water, dust, impacts and shocks. The XCover Pro features a TFT panel of 6.3 inches. The punch-hole screen supports 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display can be operated with wet hands and gloves.
The Exynos 9611 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM powers the Galaxy XCover Pro. The native storage of the device is 64 GB and there is an external storage slot that supports up to 512 GB of microSD card. It has a 4,050mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging. The battery is removable.
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The rear shell of the smartphone has an LED assisted and autofocus enabled dual camera system that comprises of a 25-megapixel primary shooter and an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel. The punch-hole on the display is the home for its 13-megapixel selfie camera.
The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Galaxy XCover Pro. It is overlaid with the company’s One UI customs skin. The smartphone possesses two programmable buttons which can be used for switching on / off the flashlight or sending text messages by talking (Push to Talk). Samsung promises utmost security on the device through its Knox security system. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also available on the device.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro price and release date
The Galaxy XCover Pro comes in Black color only. It is priced at 499 euros (~$555) and its sales will commence on Jan. 31 in Finland. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone in other markets.
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