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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Front of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
Series
Galaxy Xcover
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
March 4, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-03-04)
Availability by region
March 12, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-03-12)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Xcover 4
Samsung Galaxy Xcover FieldPro
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Slate
Dimensions147.1 mm (5.79 in) H
71.6 mm (2.82 in) W
9.2 mm (0.36 in) D
Weight172 g (6.1 oz)
Original: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52
Memory4GB RAM
Storage64GB eMMC 5.1
microSDXC
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BatteryLi-Ion 3000 mAh
ChargingFast battery charging 15W
Rear camera16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP, f/2.2
Display5.3 in (130 mm), 71.3 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PLS IPS
SoundLoudspeaker
3.5mm jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC, Radio
Data inputs
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
SAR0.70 W/kg (head)
1.27 W/kg (body)    
Websitewww.samsung.com/my/business/smartphones/galaxy-xcover/galaxy-xcover5-g525-sm-g525fzkds09/
References[1][2][3][4][5]

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is an Android-based smartphone designed, marketed, and manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It was announced on March 4, 2021.[6][7][8] The phone has a single-camera setup with a 16 MP main camera, a 5.3 in HD+ display, and a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It ships with Android 11 (One UI 3).[1][2]

Design

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Back of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 built with an aluminum frame, and a plastic back for the screen. The device is available in Black.

Specifications

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Hardware

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It has loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.[2]

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 uses the Exynos 850 processor, Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, Mali-G52 GPU with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. It can also be expanded via microSD. [1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a 3000 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 15 W. It has an IP68 water protection rating.[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 features a 5.3-inch 720p PLS LCD. The display has a 18.5:9 aspect ratio.[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 includes a single rear-facing camera. The wide f/1.8 lens 16-megapixel sensor, the front-facing camera uses a 5-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 fps.[1][2]

Software

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This device ships with Android 11 and Samsung's custom One UI 3.1 software overlay. In April 2021, it was announced by Samsung that the Xcover 5 alongside some highend devices from 2021, would be supported for three generations of Android software updates.[9]

Samsung released the Android 12 update to the Galaxy Xcover 5 on January 11, 2022. The update includes One UI 4.[10] In July that year, Samsung released the security update which includes several bugs and issue fixes.[11]

An official list released by Samsung on November 7, 2022, further confirmed that the Xcover 5 would be receiving the Android 13 upgrade with One UI 5.0.[12]

In January 2024, the Galaxy Xcover 5 received the Android 14 upgrade with One UI 6, which marked the last major operating system upgrade for the device.[13] The latest version of One UI based on Android was released as One UI 6.1, based on Android 14, with the February 2025 security build.[14]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Fullphone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. GSMArena.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Black 64GB Specs". Samsung UK.
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specs". PhoneQUA. 15 June 2022.
  4. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specs, Release Date, Price". Gadgets360.
  5. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Specs". www.phonearena.com. PhoneArena. 15 June 2022.
  6. ↑ PETER (4 March 2021). "Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy Xcover 5". GSMArena.
  7. ↑ "Samsung Announces Galaxy XCover 5, the Newest Durable and Advanced Smartphone Built for Tough Environments". Samsung Newsroom. 4 March 2021.
  8. ↑ Megha, Malviya (4 March 2021). "New Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 leak reveals back design, expected pricing". SAMMY FAN.
  9. ↑ "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades". news.samsung.com. August 18, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  10. ↑ "[List] Which Galaxy devices have received Android 12 and One UI 4?". SamMobile. August 25, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  11. ↑ "When will my Samsung device receive a new security update?". SammyFans. July 12, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 now getting Android 13 and One UI 5.0". GSMArena. December 4, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Galaxy XCover 5 gets One UI 6.1 update (yes, 6.1, not 6.1.1)". SamMobile. September 19, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Galaxy XCover 5 picks up February 2025 security update". SamMobile. February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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