Samsung’s Newest Phone Is Built to Take a Beating

Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy phone — albeit one that’s a little different from its others. The Galaxy XCover7 Pro is the company’s latest rugged phone, which is mainly geared toward enterprise users, though anyone can buy it. The follow-up to 2022’s XCover6 Pro packs new features like increased battery capacity, a more powerful processor and AI capabilities. It also supports seven years of software and security updates. 

Samsung also debuted a new rugged tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, which features a 120Hz refresh rate, AI features and eight years of OS and security updates. 

The XCover7 Pro will be available on May 8, while the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro will be available in early June. Prices for both have yet to be announced. This comes amid uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, though on Friday, the administration exempted smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics from reciprocal tariffs.

The devices can be an appealing option for shoppers looking to make a budget-conscious purchase and choose a device built to last, especially in tougher work environments like construction, manufacturing or the medical field. Samsung says the XCover7 Pro can handle a 1.5-meter drop, and the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro can survive the same tumble with an accompanying cover. The gadgets prioritize ruggedness over thinness or sleekness, and are MIL-STD-810H certified, meaning they’ve undergone military-grade testing to ensure durability. Feature-wise, the XCover7 Pro ranks above the midrange Galaxy A series and below the premium Galaxy S series, according to Samsung. 

Both devices share many of the same specs and upgrades, including enhanced speakers with anti-feedback noise reduction, higher volume and improved clarity. According to Samsung, a new feature called Vision Booster maximizes color and contrast, making it easier to see the displays even in bright sunlight. They can also respond to touch through gloves up to 2mm thick. Each device runs Android 15.  

Here are the key attributes of the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro.

Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Unlike most Galaxy phones, the XCover7 Pro features a replaceable battery, programmable keys and up to 2TB of microSD support. It comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. Samsung has increased battery capacity to 4,300mAh, up from 4,050mAh on the XCover6 Pro. Charging remains at 15 watts.

The XCover7 Pro has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, just like the Galaxy S25 series. It includes 5G and Wi-Fi 6E support and supports eSIM and NFC.

You’ll find AI features that have become standard across Samsung phones like Object Eraser and Edit Suggestion for photos, as well as AI Select to get suggestions on follow-up actions for on-screen content. You can also use Google’s Circle to Search to quickly summon information about anything on your screen.

Like its predecessor, the XCover7 Pro features a 6.6-inch FHD Plus LCD, with 500 nits brightness and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports a Gorilla Glass Victus Plus screen for enhanced scratch and impact protection. It has a 50-megapixel wide, 8-megapixel ultrawide and 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The XCover7 Pro features two programmable keys, one on the side of the phone and one on top, which can be used to quickly launch any application, such as a barcode scanner, push-to-talk or emergency alerts. It also adds a new second speaker to boost audio. Samsung says the XCover7 Pro has been tested to withstand sanitizers, which can be particularly helpful in health care settings. 

Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

The 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro also runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. It comes with an S Pen for annotating documents, signing forms and inputting data, and it now works even in certain wet conditions, Samsung says. The tablet has also been tested to withstand sanitizers. 

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro features enhanced anti-shock to protect the device from drops. It has a Gorilla Glass Victus Plus screen with 600-nit brightness, up from 480 nits on the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro. Its refresh rate is up to 120Hz. 

Like the XCover7 Pro, the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro supports 5G and Wi-Fi 6E and has programmable keys. Front-facing NFC tagging makes it easier and faster to use the feature in retail and hospitality settings, particularly with mobile payments.

The tablet packs a 10,100-mAh battery, up from 7,600mAh on the previous model. It supports dual hot-swap battery functionality for replacing batteries. A No Battery Mode also allows the tablet to function when connected to a power source, which can be ideal for kiosks, workstations and in-vehicle setups. The Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro comes with dual SIM support for both pSIM and eSIM. 

You’ll find a 12-megapixel camera on the back, as well as an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro comes with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage, or 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. It supports up to 2TB of expandable memory.

Check out the chart below for all the specs on the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro.