Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 rugged smartphone officially announced in Europe
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 comes with a rubberised coating, IP68 water and dust resistance. The smartphone is also MIL-STD 810G certified for prevention from mechanical shock and extreme weather
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4, the latest rugged smartphone from South Korean smartphone maker is now official. The company has silently listed the handset on its German site and it's an incremental upgrade over its predecessor.
From a design standpoint, the Galaxy Xcover 4 looks similar to the Xcover 3 before it, and any other Galaxy smartphone for that matter. The handset is covered in a rubberised coating and comes with military-grade MIL-STD 810G and IP68 certification. The Galaxy Xcover lineup has been designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and the smartphone can be submerged in water at up to 1.5 meters for an hour.
As for specs, the Galaxy Xcover 4 features a 4.99-inch 720p display and the company's own Exynos 7570 chipset powers the device. The handset comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. The smartphone also offers a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. The Galaxy Xcover 4 houses a 2800mAh battery and it weighs around 172 grams.
The Galaxy Xcover 4 also offers protection against salt water and humidity. The smartphone will retail at €259 (Rs. 18,209 approx.) in the Europe and it is expected to become available in April.