Samsung Galaxy XCover 7: Everything You Need to Know

We have been expecting the newest addition to Samsung's XCover series, the Galaxy XCover 7, to hit the market shortly. The phone has been spotted in multiple leaked renders, and now, some key specs have been revealed through Geekbench. We'll take a deep dive into the specifications, design, and key features of the upcoming rugged smartphone.

Specifications

The Galaxy XCover 7 is listed as the Samsung SM-G556B on Geekbench, indicating that it will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset and come with 6GB RAM. The single-core score is 663, while the multi-core score is 1867. This suggests that the phone will feature an Octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.20GHz. Additionally, the phone will likely have a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and Android 14 with One UI 6. No official announcement has been made regarding the phone's battery capacity.

Design

Leaked renders of the Galaxy XCover 7 have shown that the phone will have a beefy design with raised corners for shock absorption and better grip. The design is likely to be similar to the XCover series of smartphones. The phone appears to have a removable back panel, which would suggest a detachable battery. The camera will likely be placed on the back of the phone, surrounded by a red accent ring.

Features

The Galaxy XCover 7 will feature a single rear camera and is likely to come with MIL-STD-810H-compliant build as well as an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone will also have a customizable XCover key on the left edge, which can open apps, Push-to-Talk, scan barcodes, and more. The right edge will have the power button and volume rocker. According to the report, the phone is expected to offer heightened touch sensitivity for the display to be usable with wet hands or even gloves.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy XCover 7 is likely to be priced lower than the previous model, the XCover 6 Pro, which was priced at $599.99. As of now, there's no official word on the phone's release date, but speculations suggest it might be in Q1 of 2024.

The Galaxy XCover 7 seems to be an impressive addition to Samsung's rugged smartphone series. With a tough design and some advanced features, the phone is set to offer the perfect mix of performance and durability. We'll keep a close eye on the development of this phone and update you with the latest information as soon as it's available.