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1 Real performance may vary depending on the test conditions. 2 The real storage space available can vary depending on the preinstalled software. 3 MicroSD card sold separately.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro: a must among the shocking smartphones ?
Here is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 PRO, an anti -shock smartphone that promises a large resistance and a large longevity. In addition to that, some functions dedicated to professionals complete the table.
Samsung is a brand well known to the general public. Number one history of the smartphones market-although this position has been disputed in recent times by a harsh competition-, the South Korean giant is also an important player in the phones dedicated to the professional world. The brand teams the fleets of large groups such as Stellantis (Peugeot, Citroën….) or even some ministries. So arrives the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 pro freshly formalized.
This is a hardened smartphone that promises to be ” very resistant »Without doing too much compromise on the design. Thus, despite its shocking design, it has a thickness of 9.9 mm and weighs 235 grams. In absolute terms, it is substantial, but the Xcover 6 Pro has refined and lightened in relation to its predecessors. On the durability side, the device puts forward its arguments:
- military certification millet 810h;
- IP68 for waterproofing;
- Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Some features dedicated to pro mode
In other words, even if it is never recommended, you should be able to leave it without ever fear too much for its state. In addition to solidity, Samsung also takes out the longevity card by guaranteeing three years of major updates from Android and five -year security follow -up. Note in passing that the phone natively turns on Android 12.
In addition, there is a provision of components on the market for seven years – and five years for the removable battery. It is partly thanks to this that the repairability index rises to 8.7/10 on this model.
The Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro also gives pride of place to the KNOX safety solution designed house by Samsung. One year of subscription to the premium version is also offered. This formula allows companies in particular to easily manage software deployments on smartphones in their employees and employees.
As this is an anti-shock smartphone for professionals, the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro offers some thoughts in this context:
- Programmable keys which, through long support, allows you to use the device as a talkie-talkie (it is useful for people who do not necessarily have the possibility of using the classic touchscreen interface and who need to communicate quickly with a colleague);
- Barcode scanning inventory of products, ensuring maintenance or checking the availability of stocks;
- NFC support to replace badges for example;
- Possibility to transform the phone into a payment terminal;
- Samsung Dex experience available.
Important characteristics
Also note that the Galaxy Xcover Pro 6 has a screen usable with gloves (even if they are quite thick) and is ” The first hardened smartphone compatible with 5G and Wi-Fi 6th »». For the technical sheet, it should be remembered that the device has a 6.6 -inch LCD TFT panel that pays the luxury of offering a 120 Hz mode. Also count on a Snadrapgon 778g, 6 GB of RAM and a storage of 128 GB Extensible up to 1 to via microSD.
The battery prides itself on a long -lasting autonomy with its capacity of 4050 mAh. It works with a load of 15 W, but it is not provided in the box. Finally, the brand explains that it has reused plastic waste from the ocean to make the phone.
Price and release date of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro will be sold in France during the first half of July. Its official price is 599 euros. Accessories such as shells, belt clip or loading base are also planned.
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Galaxy XCOVER6 PRO ENTRY EDITION
Designed to last, the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro is ready to support you wherever your missions take you. Resistant and secure, it has high -performance tools and specially dedicated to businesses, allowing it to adapt to the activity sectors where unforeseen events do not have their place and where productivity is.
An impressive performance to make more and more
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro 5G Edition Edition offers you increased performance1 To boost your daily productivity. Enjoy a reactive device on which you can work in multitasking thanks to the Snapdragon Octo-Core processor and 6 GB of RAM. Also store all your important documents thanks to its shared memory of 128GB2, Extendable by microSD card3 (up to 1 to).
1 Real performance may vary depending on the test conditions. 2 The real storage space available can vary depending on the preinstalled software. 3 MicroSD card sold separately.
Take advantage of increased connectivity
The Xcover6 PRO 5G ENDITION EDITION will allow you to keep one step in advance. In the field or in the office, the Xcover6 Pro 5G Entreprise Edition is compatible with 5G4 as well as 6th Wi-Fi5. Take advantage of a hyper fast and fluid connection everywhere and at any time.
4 The availability of the 5G network and the actual speed can vary depending on the country, the network provider and the user environment. 5 Wi-Fi 6th wireless network routers are necessary and are sold separately.
An immersive, responsive and fluid screen
The large 6.6 -inch screen of the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro 5G Establishment allows you to consult your content in a more immersive and reactive way. With FHD+ technology and a 120 Hz cooling rate6, The content you consult on a daily basis will be more fluid and sharper.
*Simulated images for illustration purposes. 6 In the case of FHD+ and a 120Hz cooling rate, the default value is set to adapt and automatically adjust the refresh rate to 120Hz if necessary. By changing the parameters for standard, the refresh rate is set at 60 Hz.
Designed to last
The XCOVER6 PRO 5G EUDITION Edition is resistant to the most extreme conditions. With the IP68 standard7, The XCOVER6 PRO 5G EUDITION Edition is waterproof, dust and even disinfectant products. This device also has MIL-STD 810h certification8 9 which gives it real sustainability and which allows it to be efficient, even in a hostile environment. So when you are on the ground, work with a peaceful mind and focus on the essentials.
7 IP68 standard: water resistant up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes and dust resistant, dirt and sand. 8 Mil-Std 810H is a certification which has been imagined by the US army test laboratory to precisely assess the resistance of the devices in real and hostile extreme confidences. 9 The test methods of the 801h millet standard also include a fall test on a steel surface of 1.5 meters, and attitude, humidity, immersion, salt fog , dust, vibrations, etc.
Long -lasting autonomy thanks to an interchangeable battery
The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro 5G has a powerful battery of 4,050 mAh (standard)10, allowing you to be autonomous throughout the day. When you need to load your device quickly, you can either replace the battery with an interchangeable battery11 already loaded, either use the quick loading of 15W12. In addition, thanks to Pogo connectors 13, Recharge several products simultaneously on a loading rack.
10 Typical value tested under third -party laboratory conditions. The typical value is the estimated average value given the battery capacity difference among the battery samples tested according to standard IEC 61960. The nominal capacity (minimum) is 3,950 mAh. The actual battery life can vary depending on the network environment, user habits and other factors. 11 Additional replaceable batteries sold separately. Only Samsung certified products can be used. 12 15W fast load block sold separately. 13 Pogo pin loading base sold separately.
An all -terrain device
Even in the most demanding environment, the XCOVER6 PRO 5G ENTRY EDITION will always respond*. When the working environment requires wearing protective gloves14 15, You can continue to work without problem with the ultra sensitive touch screen. The screen has increased tactile sensitivity, allowing you to use your device to the factory, on a site, outdoors, even in wet weather.
*The touch screen is not reactive underwater. 14 Tactile sensitivity is remedy even with gloves of a thickness of up to 2 mm.It is based on the results of tests carried out in the internal laboratory. 15 Reactivity to the touch can vary depending on the material and the thickness of the gloves as well as other weather conditions.
Samsung Knox protects your data from end
The KNOX platform guarantees hardware and software security upon switching on the device. This multilayer safety protects your most sensitive data from viruses and other attacks. Whether you are in the office or in the field the integrity of your device is provided in real time.
A package dedicated to companies
The Xcover6 Pro 5G incorporates the Enter Edition range, our complete solution dedicated to mobility for companies. Galaxy Entreprise Edition is the all-in-one offer that simplifies the security, deployment and management of your equipment park with Knox Suite. Included with Entreprise Edition, all KNOX features allow IT administrators to simplify the management of the mobile terminals of their employees. Entreprise Edition also guarantees you 2 years of availability of Xcover6 Pro 5G Edition Edition and 5 years of security patch16, What to perpetuate and secure your investment.
16 From its launch date. The rate of safety patches varies depending on the models. * Non -contractual visual
Personalize the programmable buttons according to your needs
SIMPLIFY YOUR DAY TOWS ! Xcover programmable buttons can be personalized according to your needs 17. You can thus configure quick access to the camera, the torch lamp or an application to make push-to-high.
17 To configure a programmable key, just go to the device settings.
Transform your mobile interface into a PC environment
To multiply professional uses and improve the productivity of the most mobile workers, Samsung offers Dex mode 18, which allows you to work on your phone by transforming it into a PC interface. Display the contents of the Xcover6 Pro 5G Edition Edition on an external screen such as a monitor, a screen in a meeting room or on a Smart TV1, while benefiting from a fluid and intuitive office interface.
18 The Samsung Dex wireless connection is available on intelligent televisions that support mirroring the phone screen only. (For optimal experience, use Samsung smart televisions launched in 2019 or after.
Stay connected to the field
Stay in touch with your team by pressing one of the two Xcover programmable keys. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro 5G Establishment is compatible with push-to-to-high partner solutions for greater ease of use. It also supports the Microsoft Teams platform, transforming your phone into a secure talkie-talkie that can send instant vocal messages quickly and connect to other users. Thanks to efficient speakers, communication will be clear19, Even in a noisy environment.
19 To increase the volume of the speaker, go to settings – sound and vibration – sound – increase the volume of the speaker.
Scanne easily and quickly with Knox Capture
Transform your Galaxy Xcover6 Pro into Professional Quality Bar Code readers and integrate barcode data collected from business applications thanks to Knox Capture20. Developed by Samsung in partnership with scandit, it combines the experience of our partner and offers fluid and simplified integration on devices. Quickly access the scan thanks to the programmable button. When this button is pressed, Knox Capture triggers the special settings for the camera integrated on the phone and thus scans the desired barcode.*
20 The barcode scan solutions (including Knox Capture) are sold separately. *Simulated image for illustrations. One -UI overlay can be different.
20 The barcode scan solutions (including Knox Capture) are sold separately. *Simulated image for illustrations. One -UI overlay can be different.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro test: a hardened smartphone that has it under the hood
With its Galaxy Xcover 6 PRO, Samsung is aimed at professionals looking for a smartphone resistant to difficult conditions of use; which does not prevent him from having appreciable technical assets for use.
Presentation
As a leader in the smartphone industry, Samsung is attacking almost all of the existing markets. From high -end to folding… through reinforced devices. It must be said that competition is rare in this sector. With the Xcover 6 PRO, the South Korean is certainly aimed at adventurers looking for a resistant mobile, but especially to companies. The traces of this strategy are visible. The device is thus equipped with two programmable keys allowing it to be used as a talkie-walkie. Its official price is € 599.
If it is ready for the outside, the smartphone must also be effective in use. It is logically important to compare it to action X5 of its French competitor Crosscall, but also to standard devices with an almost similar technical sheet. We can for example think of the Samsung Galaxy A52S 5G, which uses the same Soc. The Xcover 6 PRO is also positioned on a price range comparable to that of the Xiaomi 11T, however more ambitious in terms of technical level.
Ergonomics and design
Reinforced smartphones never shine by their design and this Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro is no exception to the rule. With its dimensions of 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm and its weight of 235 grams, it is particularly imposing and is intended for bags or large pockets. We will therefore tend to use it with two hands to prevent him from escaping us.
It is nevertheless armed to withstand the majority of daily falls and shocks thanks to a large layer of gum. It is also because of this imposing protection that the screen occupies only 78 % of the front panel. On the other hand, it is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, the latest standard of the brand.
It is not afraid of water or dust since it displays IP 68 certifications (waterproofing up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes) and millet 810h. It therefore usable in the most difficult conditions.
Connectivity side, the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro is particularly well off, since it benefits from 5G, but also 6th WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2 and a NFC chip. We also note the presence of a 3.5 mm mini-jack socket and a microSD drawer to extend its internal storage. Its lower slice accommodates a USB-C port, but also a Pogo connector, which makes it compatible with a loading rack for an entire fleet. It is therefore rather well equipped for the years to come. “Standard” smartphones that face it naturally cannot say as much.
Audio
The audio output is convincing. It delivers a good level of power (122 mvrms) and offers a fairly generous dynamic range (113.5 dB). In addition, the distortion is tiny (0.001 %).
| Values | Medium -sized | |
|---|---|---|
| Output level | 122.0 mvrms | 102.7 MVRMS |
| Distortion + noise | 0.001 % | 0.006 % |
| Dynamic | 113.5 dB | 96.3 dB |
| Diaphony | -61.7 dB | -62.1 dB |
This Xcover 6 Pro has a rather powerful speaker, which may have its importance in the context of professional use in noisy environment. He moves easily when watching a video, but is not really intended for music lovers.
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Screen
As with all smartphones of this type, Samsung preferred to avoid the OLED screen. So we find ourselves facing a 6.6 -inch LCD screen displaying in Full HD+ (1080 x 2408 pixels), whose image refreshment rate is able to climb up to 120 Hz.
The light peak reaches 429 cd/m², which is a little limited in the event of use by Grande Sun. The minimum value is 5.5 cd/m², which remains reasonable for night consultation. The contrast is convincing for LCD (1296: 1). As on all smartphones, reflectance remains high (47.9 %), but without excess. Tactile delay and remanence time remain low (42 ms and 15 ms respectively). So we get used to it quite quickly.
Unfortunately, Samsung does not allow the screen to calibrate. It’s a shame, because the values out of the box are a bit disappointing. We end up with a 4.5 delta e and a temperature of 8408 kelvins. The general shade is therefore too cold and the colors saturated. It remains quite usable on a daily basis, but we would have really liked to be able to correct it. On the hardened terminal market, the Crosscall Action-X5 certainly does not really better. Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi 11T and the Samsung Galaxy A52S offer a much more convincing result.
Performance
To run his Xcover 6 Pro, Samsung has chosen a Snapdragon 778g coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This Qualcomm SoC has never disappointed us, and this is still not the case here. He thus collected an overall index of 112 on our target test protocol. The performance of the CPU part is convincing, and we take advantage of a fluid multitasking experience in all circumstances.
Although reinforced smartphones do not have real ambitions in video games, this Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro allows you to indulge in it, and rather in a beautiful way. He has indeed succeeded in turning our test protocol to rhythm of 71 frames per second. He can therefore run a good part of the Playstore titles in very good conditions. It turns out to be more capable than the Crosscall Action-X5 on the subject. The Galaxy A52S delivers slightly higher results, which once again proves the efficiency of the SoC.
Benefiting from this surplus of power is reassuring, and suggests the future serenely. So we appreciate the choice of Samsung.
Our performance tests are carried out with aim, the application developed by the company Smartvis.
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Photo
By definition, the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro is not a photophone. However, it has a double rear photo module consisting of a large angle of 50 Mpx (f/1.8) and an ultra-angle of 8 Mpx (f/2.2).
Main module: 50 megapixels, f/1.8
The Grand-Angle module takes on clichés in 12.5 megapixels thanks to the technique of pixel-binning, which makes it possible to merge the pixels by four in order to capture more light.
In good lighting conditions, the Xcover 6 pro delivers a pleasant result, and will make it possible to make good quality shots. We recognize the somewhat saturated treatment of the South Korean, which tends to flatter the retina more than that of action X5. The crosscall smartphone offers a slightly clearer result (see the slights at the bottom left) and a good level of details, but the general colorimetry pulls towards the red and the colors seem washed out. We prefer the result of Samsung, brighter and contrasting.
If day photos are of a fairly amazing quality, it is indeed at night that these smartphones remain faithful to their nature. The result is disappointing in both cases. The photo of the Xcover 6 Pro remains usable, but has lost a lot in detail, while digital noise appears on that of Crosscall. The photo of the Samsung is a little better exposed, but nothing transcendent.
50 MP mode
It is always possible to capture shots in full definition (50 MPx), but this mode rarely brings a significant change in mid -range smartphones. We have isolated an identical size area on each of the shots to better compare them.
Whatever the conditions, full definition does not offer a significant detail gain in the image. Colorimetry remains unchanged. We can use it for a cropping, but hardly more.
Ultra Grand-Angle mode: 8 Mpx, F/2.2, 123 °
This xcover 6 pro offers an ultra-angle module. As often on the mid -range, the rendering is quite disappointing. We compared it to that of the Xiaomi 11T, supposed to be more ambitious on the question.
During the day, the Samsung smartphone supplants that of Xiaomi. Even if there is a bit of sharpness and precision, the photo of the Xcover 6 Pro is much more detailed and displays a better controlled colorimetry. It is therefore rather a good surprise for a device of this type.
No night surprise. The level of detail drops and the photos are difficult to use. We observe, however, that the rendering of the Xcover 6 Pro is a little more readable and better exposed.
Front module, portrait and video mode
A 13 MP sensor whose objective opens at f/2.2 is housed in the notch at the front of the Xcover 6 Pro. He delivers rather successful selfies. The result is clear and has a good level of details. General colorimetry seems a little bland.
It is possible to film in 4K and Full HD at 30 I/S. Here again, the result is solid. We take advantage of an interesting dive, but the sensor has a little more trouble managing the highlights. As with the front sensor, the colors are lacking a little radiance, but there is still enough to capture videos in satisfactory conditions.
Autonomy
The Xcover 6 Pro has a removable battery of 4050 mAh. This is less than a good part of the current smartphones, but the use of an LCD screen and an energy -consuming chip was enough to reassure. On our target test protocol, he managed to hold 13 h 11 min. A result in the average, which seems to us still a little disappointing, because we expect reinforced smartphones a certain endurance to hold for example during long outings outside. Competing smartphones all do better on this point.
The accumulator is compatible with recharging at 15 W. It took us 1 h 54 min to get full back completely. Samsung has never really shone in this exercise, even on its high -end models, but we expected a little better.
Our battery tests are automated by target, the application developed by the company Smartvis.
The results obtained with target come from measurements made in real conditions of use (calls, SMS, videos, application launch, web navigation, etc.).
Sustainability
Our sustainability score makes it possible to determine the lasting aspect of the smartphone as much for the consumer as for the environment. It is based on the repairability index, sustainability criteria (protection index, standard connectors, warranty duration and updates. ) and an assessment of CSR policies (corporate social responsibility). You will find all the details of the analysis in our article presenting the sustainability score.
The smartphone displays a repairability note of 8.7/10. An excellent score, especially due to a removable battery, which will remain available on the market for five years.
Samsung also guarantees three years of major Android updates and five -year security follow -up. Its sustainability note therefore benefits from this good software monitoring, firm commitments in terms of CSR, but also from its IP68 certification, which ensures it resistance against water and dust.
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro is running Android 12 and the ONE UI overlay .1. We have already reviewed this interface in a previous file:
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