SAMSUNG

Galaxy Xcover Pro rugged phone with barcode scanner launches in the US

Samsung first unveiled the Galaxy Xcover Pro in Finland way back in January this year. The tech giant has now launched the rugged Galaxy smartphone in the US. It hits the market with a price tag of $500.
The Galaxy Xcover Pro is officially introduced as a rugged smartphone for frontline workers. The ruggedness of the build makes it suitable for use by field workers who work in terrain that is not friendly to the regular high-end smartphones. The device is also crammed with features that make it a business-oriented model.


One of such features is the barcode scanner which is built into the rear camera. The camera is compatible with several laser-based scanner accessories that can turn this into a mobile point of sale system. The device also comes with NFC as well as several enhanced security and reliability features, including support for Europay, Mastercard and Visa. You also get a walkie-talkie (push-to-talk) feature onboard.
In terms of the hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro features a IP68 rugged build meaning it can survive 1.5m underwater for 30 minutes. It is also MIL-STD-810 certified and can withstand drops from 1.5m heights. The device packs a huge 6.3-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080pixels. The device has a Glove mode and can detect touches from wet fingers. There are also two programmable keys, which can act as shortcuts for the most commonly used functions. It crams a 4,050mAh battery under the hood with support for 18W fast charge. The device has a set of Pogo pins for wireless charging on a dock. 


The Galaxy Xcover Pro is available online through Samsung, Verizon and Microsoft as well as other distributors in the US. The phone will also be available unlocked and will be sold on Brick and mortar stores soon.

by Jed John