If you work in the field, your favorite smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S22 series may not survive the harsh environment even with a tough case. That said, if you love what the Samsung Galaxy has lent to your productivity, then you may consider asking your company to get you the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro, a ruggedized smartphone.
Before we continue, you may want to know that there isn’t a non-pro model for now. I know this may be confusing considering the last gen of XCover was known just as XCover 5.
Anyhoo, moving on… the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed to be used in extreme working conditions. Whether it’s in the hands of delivery drivers, sales associates, or police officers, the durable MIL-STD 810H certified design, IP68 rating, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ will ensure it stands up to severe weather, drops, and other hazards that may come when working in the field.
Moreover, Touch Sensitivity can be tweaked to boost the screen’s receptiveness to glove-wearing hands as well we damp naked hands.
Under the rugged exterior, clockwork is run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chip which is paired to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, expandable up to one terabyte via a dedicated microSD card slot.
Despite its rugged nature, the phone is overly chunky, having a thickness of just 9.9 mm and tipping the scales at 235g.
Other spec-sheet details include a 120 Hz 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT touch display, a dual camera setup (50 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide), a 12 MP front-facing camera, a user-replaceable 4,050 mAh battery, 5G and LTE radios, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C interface, POGO pin (for charging only), GPS, Dolby Atmos, dual microphones, Samsung Knox, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and two programmable keys.
Oh, did we mention that users can use the device as an enterprise-grade barcode scanner through Knox Capture, or as a walkie-talkie through its push-to-talk function, which now boasts a louder-than-ever speaker volume? Yup. This little guy is designed to be a true workhorse.
The Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro Smartphone is available in select markets across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. If you are in the U.K., it can be had for 589 quid (roughly US$712).
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