While all eyes are on the Samsung Galaxy S24 flagships arriving later this month, the company has surprised everyone with two new rugged devices. Say hello to the Galaxy XCover7 smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active5 tablet.
The duo comes with Android 14 out of the box, 5G connectivity, NFC for cashless payments, Samsung Knox Vault for data protection, and a programmable button for quick access in tough conditions.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7
The Samsung Galaxy Samsung generally doesn’t say which chipset powers its phones, and we only know that the Galaxy XCover7 has an SoC built on a 6nm process with an octa-core CPU.
The single camera on the back has a 50MP sensor, while the front one takes 5MP photos. Memory is 6GB of RAM, storage is 128GB, and the phone accepts microSD cards. Other highlights include a 3.5mm audio jack and Dolby Atmos sound.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7
The main selling point of the Galaxy XCover7 is that it is built to last, meeting IP68 and MIL-STD-810H standards. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, while the 4,050 mAh battery is removable.
The phone features a battery-free mode, which allows it to operate without battery when connected to the USB-C port – this is extremely convenient to use in kiosks, cars and in all other scenarios where the device is constantly connected to a battery charger. In this way the cell is preserved and the phone does not emit further heat.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5
The tablet has an 8-inch LCD with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and, just like the smartphone, has increased touch sensitivity. There is a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP one on the front. It contains an unnamed 5nm chipset.
There are two memory combinations: 6/128 GB or 8/256 GB, both with a microSD slot for up to 1 TB more. The IP68 certified tablet supports an S Pen, but comes in a separate protective case as it doesn’t fit into the actual body of the slate.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5
The Tab Active5 is also MIL-STD-810H0 rated to withstand extreme altitudes, humidity, submersion, salt spray, dust, vibration and drops. However, the panel here has the slightly dated Gorilla Glass 5 on top.
There are physical keys in the bottom bezel and the Home button has a built-in fingerprint scanner. The battery has a capacity of 5,050 mAh and can also be removed, allowing the tablet to work without the mobile phone.
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5 will be available starting this month. Pricing has yet to be confirmed.
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