Galaxy XCover7 Pro: A phone with a super durable design, suitable for whom?

(Dan Tri) - If you are looking for a smartphone that can "survive" harsh environmental conditions, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a choice worth considering.

+ Advantages:

- Super durable design: Dust, water and impact resistant.

- Optimize connectivity for specific jobs

- Removable battery: Easy to replace for extended usage time.

+ Limitations:

- Lack of sharpness of screen: Difficult to see clearly in direct sunlight.

- Pop-up back: A minus point in terms of safety and water resistance when dropped.

+ Editor's Advice:

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a worthy choice for users who need a durable phone and often work in harsh environments such as construction sites due to its powerful performance, good battery life, and high water and dust resistance.

However, the design and special features may not be suitable for everyone.

Galaxy XCover7 Pro: A "tough" phone that changes the way you work?

Design

XCover7 Pro has a similar design to its predecessor XCover6 Pro, allowing users to upgrade without changing accessories.

The body uses hard plastic, combined with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ to protect the screen, giving a solid feel and limiting warping.

The back is designed with raised edges, helping to grip better in sweaty hands, especially useful for people working outdoors.

However, the relatively thick screen bezel may not meet the aesthetic requirements of some users.

The thick bezel design is not for cost-saving purposes, but is a characteristic of phone lines that emphasize durability. This structure helps increase impact resistance, reducing the risk of screen cracking in the event of an accident.

XCover7 Pro is an IP68 certified phone that is completely dustproof, waterproof to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, and MIL-STD-810H certified (resistance to impact, drops, extreme temperatures).

Users can even clean the device with bleach and alcohol without worrying about damage.

The unfortunate point is the removable back cover. During the reporter's drop test, this back cover can pop off and the battery falls out when the phone is dropped hard.

This not only raises concerns about durability, but also invalidates the IP68 standard. Hopefully Samsung will improve the locking mechanism for the back in future versions.

Screen

XCover 7 Pro is equipped with a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,408 x 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Experience shows that the screen has good visibility indoors, but is quite difficult to see in harsh sunlight, especially because the reflective glass can dazzle users.

Although Samsung has added technology to improve outdoor visibility, it is still not significant.

This is a weak point that needs to be improved, especially for a professional device that often works outdoors.

However, Samsung has also added a very useful feature when the phone can be used even when the user is wearing gloves (not too thick), suitable for workers, technology drivers or restaurant staff.

Efficiency

Samsung has equipped the XCover Pro 7 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory for stable performance.

The experience is slightly superior to the XCover6 Pro, handling everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing well.

When playing heavy games like Lien Quan Mobile at medium settings and 60fps, XCover7 Pro runs smoothly.

However, if the user pushes the graphics to the highest level, the device may experience slight slowdown and the back may get a bit hot.

Therefore, for optimal gaming experience, keep graphics settings at moderate levels.

The XCover7 Pro is equipped with a 4,350mAh battery, providing impressive usage time. In the continuous 1080p video playback test, the device lasted up to 10 hours and 45 minutes, significantly outperforming the XCover6 Pro (8 hours and 45 minutes).

This improvement could be due to Samsung equipping the powerful and energy-efficient Snapdragon chip.

The phone supports 15W wired charging, but there is no wireless charging and the charger is not included in the box. The battery takes 1 hour and 50 minutes to fully charge, which is a bit slow compared to other modern smartphones.

Suitable for specific environments

XCover7 Pro supports 5G technology (sub-6GHz and C-Band), Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6E, ensuring stable and fast connection. The device works well on 5G networks in Vietnam.

Call quality on the XCover7 Pro is impressive with clear voices and effective ambient noise cancellation.

The device's external speakers are extremely loud, reaching 96.4dB when making calls and 78.5dB when playing music, making it easy to hear in noisy environments like construction sites.

However, the bass is not really impressive when listening to music, but users can use Bluetooth headphones for a better audio experience.

Another special feature is that the device is equipped with a series of useful features such as contactless payment (NFC) or Knox Capture on XCover7 Pro, logistics businesses have barcode scanners and smart inventory management right on their phones.

The device is also equipped with a quick-action physical button on the side with color accents for aesthetics. Users can set frequently used priority features; limiting manual operations.

Camera

The XCover7 Pro has a pretty impressive camera system. The main camera has a resolution of 50MP and the 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera produces detailed photos with realistic colors, not too bright like some other Samsung models.

The 8MP ultra-wide camera does a good job, although it can lack detail and show digital noise when zoomed in. Meanwhile, the 13MP front camera takes photos that are a bit “soft” (not too sharp) but still retain good detail and vibrant colors.

Of course, for a phone designed for specific tasks, the camera will not be comparable to flagship phones. Therefore, the product will not really be suitable (or aimed at) users who like to take photos.

Video recording capabilities top out at 4K resolution and 30fps on both front and rear cameras, but lack anti-shake.

The phone also integrates AI features on today's leading flagship models such as: Circle to search with Google, erase objects, AI Select and Read Aloud... to support quick work. In addition, Samsung also integrates useful AI tools such as Object Eraser, AI Select and Circle to Search by Google, which operate quickly and stably.

The phone runs on Android 15 with Samsung's One UI interface.

The pop-up window multitasking feature brings significant convenience to work. The device also supports Samsung DeX, which allows the phone interface to be converted to a Windows-like form when connected to an external monitor, thereby improving efficiency.

Summary

With a selling price of 17.99 million VND, Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is designed for users working in harsh environments, thanks to its durable design and stable performance.

At the same price range, average users will have many other more suitable options in terms of design, screen and entertainment features.

The device still has some limitations such as the unremarkable display quality and the not-so-sophisticated back design. However, the long-term software support policy is a plus point worth considering in the ultra-durable phone segment.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/cong-nghe/galaxy-xcover7-pro-dien-thoai-co-thiet-ke-sieu-ben-phu-hop-voi-ai-20250726014657274.htm