Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

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5.3" HD+ TFT
Exynos 850
16MP Rear
3000mAh Removable
IP68 Rated
MIL-STD-810H
USB Type-C
LTE Connectivity
Programmable Key

Display

5.3-inch PLS TFT LCD

1480 x 720 (HD+) resolution

Platform

Exynos 850 Octa-core 2.0GHz

Android 11

Camera

16MP F1.8 Rear Camera

5MP F2.2 Front Camera

Battery

3,000mAh Removable Battery

15W Fast Charging Support

Connectivity

LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, 3.5mm Jack

Memory & Storage

4GB RAM

64GB Internal (MicroSD up to 1TB)

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 was officially announced on 4 March 2021. Availability began in March 2021 across select markets in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, with subsequent expansion to other regions.

  • Canonical model family: SM-G525
  • Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: SM-G525F/DS, SM-G525FZKDEEB, SM-G525FZKDS03
  • Launch Price: Not available in official Samsung source documentation.

The device is built around a rugged compact body. Samsung lists IP68 water/dust resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification, and drop testing up to 1.5 metres on flat steel.

  • Dimensions: 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm
  • Weight: 172 g
  • Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance (up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes) and MIL-STD-810H certification.
  • Drop Resistance: Tested for drops up to 1.5 metres on flat steel.
  • Glove Use: Touch sensitivity is optimised for use with leather gloves thinner than 2mm.

The Galaxy XCover 5 uses a 5.3-inch PLS TFT LCD Full Front display with 1480 x 720 HD+ resolution and 16M colours.

  • Technology: PLS TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1480 x 720 (HD+)
  • Color Depth: 16M colours
  • Form Factor: Full Front display

The source lists a single 16MP autofocus rear camera and a 5MP fixed-focus front camera, with FHD video recording at 30fps.

  • Rear Camera: 16MP, F1.8 aperture, autofocus, flash, digital zoom up to 10x.
  • Front Camera: 5MP, F2.2 aperture, fixed-focus.
  • Video Recording: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30fps.
  • Video Playback: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 60fps.

The device runs on the Exynos 850 chipset with an octa-core 2.0GHz CPU. It launched with Android 11 and includes Samsung Knox plus enterprise workflow features.

  • Processor: Exynos 850, Octa-core 2.0GHz.
  • Security: Samsung Knox security platform.
  • Enterprise Features: Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie/push-to-talk support, Knox Capture barcode scanning (requires separate licensing), and Enterprise Edition maintenance options.
  • Programmable Key: Dedicated XCover Key for customisable workflows like flashlight or emergency calls.

A key feature of the Galaxy XCover 5 is its user-removable battery, allowing for extended field use by swapping power packs.

  • Capacity: 3,000mAh (typical).
  • Removable: Yes.
  • Charging: 15W fast charging support.
  • Interface: USB Type-C (USB 2.0) and Pogo pin charging support.

The source lists LTE cellular connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, multi-system satellite positioning, and common phone sensors.

  • Network: LTE (2G, 3G, 4G support).
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Bluetooth: v5.0.
  • NFC: Supported (including EMV L1).
  • Location: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo.
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, geomagnetic, light, and gyro.
  • Biometrics: Face recognition.
  • Audio: 3.5mm stereo earjack.

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is a rugged LTE smartphone positioned for enterprise and field use. It combines IP68 and MIL-STD-810H rugged ratings with a removable 3,000mAh battery, programmable XCover Key, glove-friendly touch sensitivity, NFC, Samsung Knox, and Pogo pin charging support.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
Not available
— views Research contribution by specs.global