It is not easy to review a niche device, especially one with a limited range of opponents. The rugged phone market is full of options from small companies, but those generally can't offer the same level of software and customer support as Samsung, with its big dedicated corporate sales teams and R&D. Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.4" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole. Screen refresh rate varies depending on the app used, and certain apps may not support up to 120Hz. Adaptive refresh rate supports up to 120Hz, which adjusts motion smoothness automatically as needed, while Standard refresh rate supports a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by market, file size and format. You’ll also be pretty limited when it comes to storage options, as the XCover6 Pro is only available as a 128GB model with 6GB of RAM. That should be more than enough storage in most cases, but it can’t be expanded, so you’ll need to keep an eye on what’s on your device. In terms of networking, support for Sub6 means it performs well over long distances and in rural areas, which should be perfect for a rugged, work-first device like the XCover6 Pro, depending on what you need it for.

Enhanced speaker volume compared to Galaxy XCover Pro. Enhanced speaker volume support only available for apps based on VoIP. To increase speaker volume, go to Settings – Sound & Vibration – Volume – Increase Speaker Volume for Voice Apps. Samsung introduces a great update for its rugged smartphone: The XCover 6 Pro scores with strong performance and a replaceable battery.Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3,950mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. For any content that you submit, you grant SAMSUNG a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you.

Samsung’s One UI [12] also brings an added level of protection, giving IT administrators and users easy control over their devices with an intuitive interface including transparent sharing and protection options. Administrators can remotely manage device integrity to ensure devices are safe and untampered with, while biometric support of facial recognition and fingerprint ensure the intended user is the only one able to access the device. Speaking about the display, it offers decent color reproduction with good enough brightness for outdoor use. It has a 120 Hz refresh rate like most Samsung mid-rangersbut doesn't offer the deep contrastfound on OLED displays.Smartfony wyposażone są w różne czujniki, które dostarczają informacji o otoczeniu i użytkowniku. Przykładowe czujniki to: akcelerometr (mierzy przyspieszenie), żyroskop (mierzy ruch obrotowy), czujnik światła (reguluje jasność ekranu), czujnik zbliżeniowy (wykrywa bliskość obiektów), czujnik odcisków palców (umożliwia rozpoznawanie biometryczne), barometr (mierzy ciśnienie atmosferyczne). Te czujniki są kluczowe dla funkcji takich jak automatyczna orientacja ekranu czy nawigacja. Delving deeper into the One UI features, you will find a couple of extra options, especially to use the additional buttons found on theleftand top sides of the XCover 6 Pro. The extra keys—together with the power button on the right side—can be programmed as a variety of shortcuts, including push-to-talk (PTT), flashlight, or to open specific apps. The touchscreen of the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is easy to use and sensitive in all areas, even at the edges. You can increase the touchscreen's sensitivity and thus also use it with thin gloves. The device can also be used with wet fingers. We only had problems when there was too much water on the display. The network capacity and data transfer speed may be reduced while dual SIM cards are used at the same time. When it comes to testing how scratch sensitive a smartphone's screen is, our tests have revealed that among new releases, it's only the smartphones with foldable screens - like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Motorola razr 2022 - that we have any real concerns about.

Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider. However, smartphones have generally toughened up significantly in recent years, which calls into question whether these dedicated 'ruggedised' phones are really worth the expense. In fact, just 5% of smartphones we've tested in the past 12 months had an issue with durability. Availability of LTE model varies by market or carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, content provider, and user environment. Knox Capture will be available as part of Knox Suite from 8 th July. Knox Capture Scandit Edition will require an additional license. Availability may vary by market and model. Barcode scanning may require app remapping to programmable key to use full feature.Up until now, only Fairphone has released a smartphone where every spare part is easily accessible and replaceable - and you can repair it yourself with just a standard screwdriver. Read our review of its latest Fairphone 4 to get the full scoop on this phone built with sustainability in mind.