Samsung has launched the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, which are the successors of the XCover6 Pro and Tab Active4 Pro, respectively, that were introduced in 2022. Both devices are built to MIL-STD-810H3 military standards. The XCover7 is designed to be shock-resistant to drops of up to 1.5m, while the Galaxy Tab Active5 can withstand a 1.8m drop when using the bundled protective case.
The Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5 are equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Corning Gorilla Glass 5, respectively. The displays of these devices can be adjusted for touch sensitivity, making them convenient for workers who wear gloves. Samsung Galaxy’s ruggedized devices have been extensively tested for use with sanitizers and are built to withstand severe weather or similar hazards, making them ideal for a wide variety of frontline workers.
The XCover7 has a similar screen and battery as its predecessor, but the Snapdragon 778G has been replaced by Dimensity 6100+. It now has only one camera and the front camera has been downgraded to 5MP. The Galaxy Tab Active5 has a smaller 8-inch display compared to the Active4 Pro model and is powered by Exynos 1380 SoC instead of Snapdragon 778G. It still has an integrated S Pen that is also IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Specifications -
| Display | 6.6-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen, 20:9 aspect ratio, Wet Touch, Glove Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection |
| Processor | Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro-SD card |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (SIM + embedded SIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Features | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault, Customization via XCover Key, Water and dust resistant (IP68), US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H, 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos |
| Dimensions | 169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2mm |
| Weight | 240g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, Type-C USB 3.2, POGO Pin (charging only), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4050mAh removable battery |
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Specifications -
| Display | 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixel) WUXGA TFT LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, Glove Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection |
| Processor | Octa Core (2.4GHz Quad A78 + 2GHz Quad A55 CPUs) Exynos 1380 5nm processor with Mali-G68 MP5 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB RAM with 128GB storage / 8GB RAM with 258GB storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro-SD card |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (SIM + embedded SIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 13MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | Water and dust resistant (IP68), US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H, 1.8m drop resistant with Anti-Shock with Inbox Protective Cover, S Pen (IP68 Rated, Inbox), Dual microphones, 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos |
| Dimensions | 126.8 x 213.8 x 10.1mm |
| Weight | 433g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Type-C USB 2.0, POGO Pin (charging only), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5,050mAh removable battery |
Pricing and Availability -
The price of the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 is 359 Euros (USD 392 / Rs. 32,580 approx.) and the Galaxy Tab Active5 price starts at 579 Euros (USD 633 / Rs. 52,552 approx.). These devices are now available from January 10th.
