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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | |
Height | 131 mm | Worse than 53 % of phones rated. |
Width | 68 mm | Better than 50 % of phones rated. |
Depth | 12 mm | Worse than 59 % of phones rated. |
Weight | 149 g | Worse than 55 % of phones rated. |
Body Colour | Black, red | Titan grey | Grey | Titanium grey | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Better than 86 % of phones rated. |
IP rating | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 0.51 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | |
Connector Type |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 has dimensions 131 mm × 68 mm × 12 mm. Its weight is 149 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.
Show moreDISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Display Type | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4" | Worse than 65 % of phones rated. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 800 x 480 pixels | Worse than 55 % of phones rated. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
The screen size reaches 4" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.
Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Cortex-A9 | |
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Clock Speed | 1 GHz | Worse than 80 % of phones rated. |
Processor Core Qty | Dual-core | Worse than 90 % of phones rated. |
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is supplied with Cortex-A9. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is 1 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.
Show moreMEMORY Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 4 GB | Worse than 86 % of phones rated. |
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User Memory | 850 MB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 4 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.
For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | Worse than 60 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | Better than 57 % of phones rated. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | |
Camera Modes | Best Shot | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Better than 79 % of phones rated. |
Light Source | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | 2560 x 1920 | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Buddy photo share |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 |
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The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.
Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1700 mAh | Worse than 60 % of phones rated. |
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Standby Time | 370 hours | Better than 54 % of phones rated. |
Talk Time | 528 minutes | Worse than 53 % of phones rated. |
Run Time Details |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 528 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 370 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion |
The battery size of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is 1700 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.
The standby time for this phone is 370 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will last one charge with constant phone calls 528 minutes.
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | Worse than 64 % of phones rated. |
Operating System | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS |
Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP | |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS |
Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.
Show moreMEDIA Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, WebM |
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, Samsung AllShare, battery cover lock |
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 |
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Included Accessories | Data cable, power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP67 |
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