Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 rugged smartphone launched: Check price, availability and other details here!

South Korean tech giant Samsung has expanded its rugged smartphone portfolio with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy XCover 5. The new rugged smartphone will be available for purchase in select regions later this month, the brand said. The new Galaxy XCover 5 will be released to select markets in Asia, Europe, and Latin America with a wider rollout scheduled for a later date.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has been launched at GBP 330 (around Rs 33,500) in Europe for the sole 4G RAM variant, BGR India reported. According to the company, Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 has been engineered “for the field and factory” to meet the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce.

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"The Galaxy XCover 5 is a device that addresses the challenges employers in the field often face, from ensuring the protection of sensitive material to durable use in any environment. Whether on the factory floor or in extreme heat, rain or snow in outdoor conditions – it can keep up with the demands of the job, while improving productivity and increasing collaboration to make day-to-day work easier and more efficient," said Mark Notton, Senior Director of Mobile Product Portfolio, Samsung Electronics Europe.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specifications:

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 features a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display. The XCover 5 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and it also meets the MIL-STD-810H standard for durability. Inside, there is an Exynos 850 processor joined by 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 comes equipped with a single 16MP rear camera that provides impeccable sharpness making it effortless to capture professional-grade images and videos. The Live Focus feature allows the subject of your shot to stand out and the 5MP front camera is ideal for video conferencing. The 3,000 mAh battery is user replaceable. It can be charged through the USB-C port at 15W or using a cradle that connects to the two pogo pins. It also supports NFC with EMV L1 certification.