Samsung is reportedly working on a new rugged smartphone under the Galaxy Xcover brand, the Galaxy Xcover 7. This device is expected to be released soon and has been assigned the model number SM-G556B. Interestingly, this model number is similar to the upcoming Galaxy A55’s model number, “SM-A556B”. This has led some to speculate that the Galaxy Xcover 7 may be a more rugged version of the Galaxy A55.
However, it is still unclear whether the Galaxy Xcover 7 will be a Pro model like the existing Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro. Based on Samsung’s naming convention for rugged smartphones, it is more likely that the Galaxy Xcover 7 is not a Pro model.
The Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro has the model number SM-G7xx, while the Galaxy Xcover 5 had the model number SM-G5xx. This suggests that the higher the number, the more powerful the device is. So, if the Galaxy Xcover 7 has the model number SM-G556B, it is more likely to be a non-Pro model than a direct sequel to the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro. Otherwise, logic dictates that the upcoming device should have had the SM-G756B model number (via Sammobile).
Of course, these are just assumptions. But the close resemblance between the upcoming Xcover’s model number and the Galaxy A55 does suggest that it could be a rugged Galaxy A55. However, we don’t know the specifications of the Galaxy A55 either, as it is also expected to be released next year.
As of now, the rumored Xcover 7 existence has not been confirmed by Samsung, and there is no official information about its specifications. However, it is expected to launch in the first half of 2024.
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