Samsung Galaxy Xcover series

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover series
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Developer Samsung Electronics
Product family Samsung Galaxy
Type Smartphones
Release dateAugust 1, 2011;14 years ago (2011-08-01)
Operating system Android
Input Touch screen
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy S Active
Related Samsung Galaxy Tab Active

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover series is a line of rugged (per MIL-STD-810) "business" phones, which have low-end specifications but with stronger build quality and durability. The devices also feature removable batteries and the "No battery" mode (i.e., can operate powered via the USB cable with the battery removed). [1] [2] [3]

Galaxy Xcover series release timeline
2011 Samsung Galaxy Xcover
2012
2013 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
2014
2015 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3
2016
2017 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4
2018
2019 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4s
Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro
2020 Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
2021 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
2022 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
2023
2024 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7
2025 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 Pro

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. [4]

References

  1. "[Infographic] The Toughness Evolution: Exploring the History of Samsung's Ruggedized Devices". Samsung Newsroom. Samsung. December 19, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  2. Peter Kostadinov (December 19, 2022). "Galaxy XCover: Take a ride down memory lane with Samsung's rugged phones". PhoneArena. PhoneArena. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  3. Yordan (December 19, 2022). "Samsung revisits the history of rugged XCover family in neat infographic". GSMArena.com. GSMArena.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  4. "Samsung revisits the history of rugged XCover family in neat infographic". GSMArena. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2024-02-25.