As expected, the Galaxy Xcover 5 is an enterprise device first and foremost, so it features push-to-talk capabilities and it supports the walkie talkie function in Microsoft Teams. So far, however, Samsung hasn't mentioned a 5G variant being in the works, but an announcement pertaining to a 5G model could still happen later down the line.
A new rugged phone with a removable battery and Live Focus
Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy Xcover 5's specifications today, some of which were already known. The 3,000mAh battery doesn't come as a surprise but the company has finally put an end to the question of whether or not the Galaxy Xcover 5 has a removable battery. The answer is that it has, and the unit supports 15W fast charging.
The Galaxy Xcover 5 is equipped with a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display and it's powered by the Exynos 850 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The rear-facing camera has a resolution of 16MP, autofocus, and an f/1.8 aperture, while the selfie camera clocks in at a resolution of 5MP but has fixed autofocus and an f/2.2 aperture.
The camera setup takes advantage of Live Focus, while Samsung Knox Capture enables enterprise-grade scanning at a competitive value, without compromising device performance.
Samsung's new rugged phone is equipped with one programable key, an LED flashlight, and it supports NFC-based transactions. The components are wrapped in a body that boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as a MIL-STD810H certificate, meaning that the phone should be able to survive drops of up to 1.5 meters.
Pricing details haven't been officially confirmed yet but previous rumors have hinted at a €299 price tag for Europe.
