Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro - user opinions and reviews
- James Burkes
- krt
I really like this phone. I've had mine for 5 months now. It is quick, takes good photos, is very rugged. My biggest gripe is the lack of availability of spare batteries. 6 months in, and there are zero available for purchase in the U.S. I have ordered one from Denmark, but it was expensive, and is back ordered. There is not official charger available, so I will rely on aftermarket. There are only one or two after market pogo chargers available, and I'm not sure if those work at faster speeds. So, two of the main features that lead me to purchase this phone are all but useless. I need a spare battery, so I can always swap for a full one any time. Crazy that there are no accessories! SAMSUNG GALAXY XCOVER PRO BATTERY EB-BG715BBE
- FenCPH
- ntQ
delviso, 02 Oct 2020I am not happy with my Xcover Pro. I was using the Galaxy 8, and would have stayed with that p... moreIt's really hard to believe that that is the same mobile that I and others is giving feedback on.
Really.
- delviso
- LCA
I am not happy with my Xcover Pro. I was using the Galaxy 8, and would have stayed with that phone had it not fallen and cracked the screen.
Everything that I do with the Xcover is SLOW. Taking photos, or searching my photos makes the cell phone lag. I also use Voice to Text dictation for message writing and it often has to "pause"...."initialize"...and then finally dictates my words. Also, I have read positive reviews on the quality of photos and I cannot agree. The quality of photos is inferior to any of my last 2 cell phones. I have a memory chip of 64GB along with the built in storage of 64. I have updated the software, I have cleaned up any apps that were unnecessary, and I am not sure what else I can do. Well, I have thought of ONE MORE thing I can do and that is to sell it. I am open to any ideas, feel free to give me your opinion. If it weren't for the curved screens of the Galaxy 8,9, and 10's I would go back to them, definitely.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Bat21, 28 Sep 2020Mine is still performing solidly too. I also actually like the editing tool that came with the... moreToday- 1 day ahead of October- it got an update security and a better software for photography.
Really impressive.
Good for the environment in the long run.
- Bat21
- ynf
FenCPH, 21 Sep 2020IR would have been good. Otherwise the xcover pro has been a good update to my former Note 4.... moreMine is still performing solidly too. I also actually like the editing tool that came with the phone for editing the pictures in my gallery. Pretty easy to use.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
NeverOnline, 21 Sep 2020Add InfraRed - IR port and maybe you have something. Can't find a removable-battery phone... moreIR would have been good. Otherwise the xcover pro has been a good update to my former Note 4.
Since getting the KOAMTAC charger I'm fine with the battery and the extra battery..
It's the best mobile for now.
- NeverOnline
- mYE
Add InfraRed - IR port and maybe you have something. Can't find a removable-battery phone with IR after 2018. What is wrong with you people.. With these no-name remotes breaking apart in a week, IR in phone is a must. Also bigger battery. 4050mAh? In 2020?
- RNPK
- mTV
It leaves popup message "Copied to Clipboard" etc at the bottom for unusual longer time i can share screen shot if here has been option for sharing photos
- Bat21
- ynf
Jack, 11 Aug 2020The Samsung website states - Testing methods include a drop test on a plywood impact surface o... moreFYI if you read one of my earlier comments.
In real world testing ..not a lab. I have dropped mine from 4.5 feet onto a sidewalk concrete and all I had was a scuff mark on the corner. No cracked screen, no broken body and it works fine.
I have since got an Otterbox Defender case for it its pretty bullet proof almost. Plus a screen protector. Sits in my coverall chest top pockets as I climb over, around and under greasy dirty, dusty and greasy machinery, that I fix. At the end of the day I clean off my greasy finger smudges, and clean up the phone before putting it in my clean clothes.
Nice rugged little phone, great battery life and no issues at all in its functionality. It just got a software update today for everyone info. I have been using it almost 3 months now.
In real world testing: Battery life. I do use it heavily every day.
According to AccuBattery App on my phone.
My battery is now at 92% of capacity now or 3,652 mAh (they list design capacity as 3950 mAh?). So they may be off 5%
At 100% charge:
If the screen is off., I have 57 h, 13 min.
If the screen being used 50% of the time. It will last 17hours, 17 min.
If the screen is on all the time. It will last 7 hours and 57 min If your play a
game may it knock it down to 4 -5 hours
- FenCPH
- ntQ
FenCPH, 07 Sep 2020Tempting...until you drop one and the other gets hacked, as they only get quarterly security u... moreAnd...that's not even considering the double environmental footprint your temptation will place on our planet.
Beware of short term solutions.
- FenCPH
- ntQ
elect, 06 Sep 2020Buying two Samsung M51 instead of a single XCover Pro + charger + 3 batteries is extremely temptingTempting...until you drop one and the other gets hacked, as they only get quarterly security updates or the charging C type ports wears out.
Though expensive the XCOVER PRO charger is a safe joy to use, as is the minimum 4 years support for this mobile.
Each to his/her own.
- elect
- 6j0
Zakalwe, 06 Sep 2020Welcome to the world of industrial/agency phones. :P I get that some devices are expensive ... moreBuying two Samsung M51 instead of a single XCover Pro + charger + 3 batteries is extremely tempting
- Zakalwe
- 6wI
elect, 06 Sep 2020150$ for a charger, srsly?Welcome to the world of industrial/agency phones. :P
I get that some devices are expensive because of their certifications and support, but I suspect many accessories - like that charger - are just priced like that because serious business phones need serious business accessories with serious business prices. Also, they probably get a lot cheaper if you order 20,000 for your nationwide staff.
- elect
- 6j0
Zakalwe, 03 Jul 2020I don't know. Just from the design and pictures I doubt it: the Pro's pogo pins are ... more150$ for a charger, srsly?
- FenCPH
- ntQ
Anonymous, 01 Sep 2020How can u have video limited at 30fps? I would have bought this phone asap if it had 1080 @60 ... moreEach have their own priorities
.
These falls outside of common areas for this mobile.
Maybe in a few years from now.
Great phone for so many reasons.
- Anonymous
- Lax
How can u have video limited at 30fps? I would have bought this phone asap if it had 1080 @60 video recording. Even my S7 has that... i can not downgrade, and video under 60fps is not acceptable.
- Inzaxs
- qGx
Screen has some shadows towards the bottom of the display. I compared my phone to another Galaxy Xcover pro and both displays had the issue.
My only issue is with the lock screen. It will not consistently wake up for alerts forcing you to turn on the screen. Settings are all where they should be. Googling this issue shows it appears across hardware platforms for Samsung and the current version of android 10.
- Bat21
- ynf
cliefan, 25 Aug 2020How's the camera compared with non Samsung devices? Have you experienced any overheating... moreTo me it takes good basic pictures. But I expected a little more then the just a wide angle and "pro mode" (where you adjust contrast/tint/colour of the shot your about to take--photo shop before you press the button and take the modified picture.) The camera should have been good enough to not require you manually tweaking the picture via pro mode, IMHO.
But I saw this review of the different rugged cameras pictures and according to that review, it does not take bad photos..just there is no telephoto in the Xcover Pro.
https://www.cnet.com/pictures/camera-comparison-from-six-top-rugged-phones/
I hope that helps
- cliefan
- ybx
Bat21, 21 Aug 2020I agree with your comment. I have had my phone for several months now, no issues, great ba... moreHow's the camera compared with non Samsung devices? Have you experienced any overheating or laggy performance?
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