Galaxy XCover 5
Rugged Samsung enterprise phone with MIL-STD and removable battery.
The Galaxy XCover 5 is a rugged Samsung smartphone released Apr 2021, with a launch price of $320. It pairs the Exynos 850 with a 5.3" HD+ TFT display, a 16 MP, f/1.8 main camera and a 3000 mAh removable battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — Samsung's enterprise rugged. Standout strengths: removable battery — rare in modern phones and ip68 + mil-std-810h rugged. Main trade-off: 720p display.
Samsung's enterprise rugged.
XCover 5 is Samsung's enterprise rugged phone — IP68, MIL-STD-810H, a removable user-swappable battery and a programmable XCover key for warehouse/field workflows. Built for fleet deployment, not consumer flash.
Read the full review- Removable battery — rare in modern phones
- IP68 + MIL-STD-810H rugged
- Enterprise 4-year update support
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy XCover 5 released?
The Galaxy XCover 5 was released in Apr 2021.
How much does the Galaxy XCover 5 cost?
The Galaxy XCover 5 launched at $320 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy XCover 5 screen size and type?
The Galaxy XCover 5 has a 5.3" HD+ TFT display.
What chipset does the Galaxy XCover 5 use?
The Galaxy XCover 5 is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy XCover 5 have?
The Galaxy XCover 5 ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy XCover 5 battery capacity?
The Galaxy XCover 5 has a 3000 mAh removable battery.
What is the Galaxy XCover 5 main camera?
The Galaxy XCover 5 has a 16 MP, f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Galaxy XCover 5 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy XCover 5 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy XCover 5 get software updates?
The Galaxy XCover 5 update policy: Enterprise edition: 4 years OS + security.
How much does the Galaxy XCover 5 weigh?
The Galaxy XCover 5 weighs 172 g.
What colours does the Galaxy XCover 5 come in?
The Galaxy XCover 5 is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Galaxy XCover 5 worth buying?
XCover 5 is Samsung's enterprise rugged phone — IP68, MIL-STD-810H, a removable user-swappable battery and a programmable XCover key for warehouse/field workflows. Built for fleet deployment, not consumer flash. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy XCover 5 an editorial score of 58/100.
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