Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.4", 320 x 240
Main Camera
3.1 Megapixel
RAM
128 MB
Battery
1500 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Product Type Feature phone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-B550H
Form Factor Bar - Rugged
Height 129 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Width 56.2 mm Worse than 70 % of phones rated.
Depth 13.95 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Weight 120.4 g Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Dark silver
Protection Shockproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP67
SAR Value 0.44 W/kg (body), 0.78 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio, LED flashlight
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 has dimensions 129 mm × 56.2 mm × 13.95 mm. Its weight is 120.4 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.4" Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 240 pixels Worse than 68 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 262,144 colours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 2.4" 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 550 is 320 x 240 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.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Clock Speed 460 MHz Worse than 95 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

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 550 is 460 MHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
RAM 128 MB Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 16 GB



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 is equipped with 128 MB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 3.1 Megapixel Worse than 76 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 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 3.1 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.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 480 minutes Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 480 min

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 is 1500 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 phone Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 will last one charge with constant phone calls 480 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550 supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 3.0 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.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, MP3, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Xcover 550
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards IP67

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