Key Highlights
- The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 can withstand severe weather or similar hazards.
- The device has also received BIS certification.
- The smartphone’s screen is responsive when used while wearing gloves.
Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy XCover 7 in India. The company has not officially revealed it, but the device support page going live in the country suggests the upcoming launch. The Galaxy XCover 7 is an upgraded variant of the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro. It comes with an IP68-certified build and military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) durability. In addition to this, the new XCover Phone features Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front panel and a 50-megapixel camera on its rear.
Reportedly, Samsung will launch its next smartphone, the Galaxy XCover 7, in India soon. The device has been listed on the device support page in the country, suggesting an imminent launch.
In November last year, the phone was also spotted listed with a model number on the BIS certification site in the country. However, the phone was announced on January 10 in Korea and is confirmed to go on sale later this month.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 specifications
The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ TFT display with 1,080 x 2,408 pixels of resolution. The screen supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ layering. The device, which is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance and includes military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) is designed to be shock-resistant to drops of up to 1.5m.
The phone runs on Android 14 out of the box. Under its hood, there is a 6nm octa-core, believed to be a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.
For photos and videos, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is highlighted with a single 50-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture. In terms of selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone includes a customisable XCover key to enable shortcuts and improved productivity, as well as barcode scanning with Knox Capture. In addition to this, the speakers get Dolby Atmos audio support.
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For connectivity, there is a USB Type-C port with Pogo pin connectors, 5G, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyro sensor, and proximity sensor.
The device displays also allow for adjustments to touch sensitivity, making them easy to use for workers wearing gloves. As per the company it has been extensively tested for use with sanitizers.