Samsung finally remembered the Blue-collar workers for the first time. Those with a screen that was broken. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro is Samsung's rugged smartphone, surviving an accidental drop.
It's a phone with which you don't mind. A device that fits every palm and pocket perfectly. It has a massive battery capacity on the inside as well as the portability.
This means, even government officials like the military can use the phone. If you are looking for fancy or an Apple-like iPhone SE, you should look somewhere else. This phone is not beautiful nor attractive.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro Key Specs & Features- 5.1 inch Touchscreen, 1440 x 2560 pixels (576 ppi)
- Android 9.0 Pie
- Octa-core Exynos 9810 CPU
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB inbuilt Storage, up to 512GB Memory Card
- 12 MP Rear Camera and 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- Dust and Water Resistant (IP68)
- MIL-STD-810G compliant
- 4G LTE Network
- 4500 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and DisplayJust as mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro is a rugged device and as such it’s built to be tough and strong. The body is well covered with the combination of Titanium, Rubber, and Polycarbonate.
The panel house the fingerprint scanner, the camera, and the LED flash. It measures 158.5 x 80.7 x 14.2 mm in dimensions and weight 256 grams. Although it’s a small and portable device, the body is heavy.
The Galaxy Xcover FieldPro also has both dust and water-resistant of IP68. On the front, you will get some thick and visible bezels both on the top and bottom of the screen.
The top hosts the front camera and other sensors, while the bottom is where the three buttons are located. It has a screen display size of 5.1 inches with a Capacitive touchscreen.
The screen has a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio and 576 PPI density which will offer clear visuals.
CameraOn the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro has a dual-camera set-up. The primary shooter is 12 MP featuring Triple-LED flash, HDR, panorama and it can also shoot 1080p videos at 30 seconds per frame.
The front camera is 8 MP with HDR and it also shoots the same video resolution as the primary camera.
Hardware and SoftwareUnder the hood is Samsung’s own Exynos 9810 chipset based on 10 nm process technology. The Octa-core processor is handling its assignment at a maximum speed of 2.7 GHz.
Offering a backup is Mali-G72 MP18 graphics with an Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box. The rugged phone is blessed with 32GB of internal storage and 3GB RAM.
Samsung understands that the memory won’t be enough for many, that’s why they make a way for an SDcard. With an external memory, you can still expand the memory up to 1 TB.
Battery and NetworkAnother top selling point of this phone is the massive non-removable battery capacity of 4500 mAh. There is no news if the juicer has support for fast charging technology or not.
However, with the 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, you can still refill the battery in a few minutes.
Samsung Galaxy XCover FiedPro has a single SIM with 4G LTE Network for fast browsing and downloads. Other features on the handset include WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, NFC, and other regulars.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro Price and AvailabilityThe Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro pricing is not yet available in Nigeria, however, it’s expected to cost around $394.
This is roughly about 145,000 Naira in Nigeria. In Kenya, it’s about 41,000 KES and 2200 GHS in Ghana. The handset is available in Black color only.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro SpecsGeneral Features
Platform: Android 9.0 Pie
Processor: Exynos 9810 (10 nm), Octa-core (2.7 GHz quad-core Mongoose M3 & 1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP18
Memory: 3GB RAM
Colours: Black
Dimension: 158.5 x 80.7 x 14.2 mm
Weight: 256 g
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
SIM Count: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Display: 5.1 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels, 576 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Protection: Yes
Foldable Display: No
Camera
Rear Camera: 12 MP Camera, 1080p@30fps Video
Rear Camera Features: Triple-LED flash, PDAF, HDR, panorama
Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, HDR, 1080p@30fps Video
Storage
Built-in Storage: 32 GB
Memory Card Support: Yes up to 1 TB
Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
2G GSM: Yes
2G CDMA 1X: Yes
3G WCDMA: Yes
3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
4G LTE: Yes
5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
HSPA+: Yes
CDMA EVDO: Yes
4G LTE: Yes, up to 600 Mbps
5G: No
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: Yes
Infrared Blaster: No
USB Port: Yes, USB 2.0, USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Sensors & Control
Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: Yes
Barometer: No
SpO2: No
Pedometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: No
Gyroscope: Yes
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
Iris Scanner: No
Face Unlock: No
Stylus Pen: No
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
Wireless Charging: No
Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
Water Resistant: Yes
Dust Resistant: Yes
Image Editor: Yes
Video Editor: Yes
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: Yes
Battery
Battery: 4500 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Talktime: –
Standby Time: –
Fast Charging: Yes
