Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is an Android-based smartphone designed and manufactured by Samsung. The device is intended to be a work-friendly device as opposed to a more personal cellular device. It has a tough, rugged design that is supposed to protect the devices internals. The device does not feature 5G capabilities, which are often found in personal devices. The device is intended to work on wifi connection.[6] The phone was announced and released in January 2020.[1]
 Back of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Series | Samsung Galaxy Xcover series |
| Model | SM-G715FN/DS (International); SM-G715W (Canada); SM-G715U (USA); SM-G715U1 (USA Unlocked) |
| First released | January 2020 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 159.9 mm (6.30 in) H 76.7 mm (3.02 in) W 10 mm (0.39 in) D |
| Weight | 218 g (7.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 10 with One UI 2.0 Current: Android 13 with One UI 5.1</ref>From phone in hand</ref> |
| System-on-chip | Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Battery | 4050 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 15W |
| Display | 6.3 in (160 mm) 1080 × 2340 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~409 ppi density) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Rear camera | 25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/k/v/r, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 mins) |
| References | [1][2][3][4][5] |
Galaxy Xcover Series
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover series is a line of devices that are intended for work purposes. It features both phones and tablets with reinforced structures for harsher conditions. They also contain features marketed for business use. These devices contain lower specifications, not aimed at personal use.[7]
Walmart
In the Spring of 2020, the worldwide retail store Walmart made a deal with Samsung to purchase 740,000 Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro devices. This agreement is Samsung's largest mobile enterprise deal in the US. These devices were to be used by Walmart Associates in stores. The devices are used to assist associates in daily tasks and also were chosen to replace the use of Walkie-Talkies and barcode scanners.[8]