Agreed. This one will not fit into your pocket very well . 😂 I actually gave up my S23 Ultra to go back to a regular S23 for the same reason. Just too big..
I have this phone and I love it. I can replace the battery when ever it gets low with a charged one. Before this I had the XCover, and I had no real problems but I wanted more memory so I now have a XCover 6 and I am very happy with it. I am a auto Technician.
If this thing had a flagship grade camera and a bigger sized battery, it'd be the "only phone you ever need" - but they can't have that can they - how else will they incentivize you to throw away your perfectly working phone after the battery goes out
@@50shadesofbeige88Rugged phones are way better than flagships. I don't know any flagships which have the thermal camera capabilities And 20000 mAh battery like the Oukitel WP 19. Some rugged phones from blackview offers Fast reverse and fast wireless charging and they take amazing pictures in broad daylight. Since apple fanboys brag about iPhones so called photography capabilities, why there's no thermal camera on iPhones which are overpriced. I won't lie but with the Galaxy xcover 6, a snapdragon 778g, removable battery, a rugged body, a headphone jack, a micro SD card slot, this thing is brilliant , thank you Samsung 😊😊 Another thing where flagships sucks, repairability. With rugged phones, they're screwed, not glued, same thing for their batteries making replacement hassle free
Yeah fleabay has the older model Xcover Pro batteries that also work in the Xcover6 Pro for $12ea. I bought 5 of them for prosperity sake. They work as good as the factory battery.
Bought one a year ago, want to keep it for the next few years, after a year of heavy use with battery degradation it took less than 3 minutes to take it out of the otterbox, pop off the back, slap in a new fresh battery, and put it back together. Camera isn't great but meh not big into mobile photography to begin with, definitely still a great phone even in 2024.
I have one of these. I bought it specifically for the replaceable battery. It is an excellent device. My only real conplaint is that the back seems a bit flimsy, and I had a very difficult time trying to buy a spare plastic back in the USA (there are web stores in Europe that sell them, but Samsung USA was useless when I tried to buy one here...I ended up ordering it from Europe and paying crazy shipping charges).
@@50shadesofbeige88 They really should just have a web store for parts, or at least a phone number to call to order parts. There seems to be no way to order this in the USA. Also, I haven't found a service manual yet. Still a good phone, though, and one of the best on the market right now.
Yeah I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on a service manual. 😂 Samsung does provide them to partners. Give the replacement parts a couple more months. Of course, Samsung will not sell them to consumers (although I wish they did), but salvage parts usually start hitting the market within a year or so of the phone being released. It's tough, because XCover is not super popular, so salvage parts will also be harder to get. I can get the batteries, the rear covers and the LCD assembly only.
Yes. I don't think PTFE filament would be flexible enough or printable at such a fine tolerance. I suppose it would be fine if you weren't worried about case fitment or maintaining the original design for water resistance.
I bought mine for gigwork. Takes drops like a champ. Screen is very durable; not a scratch even after being dropped countless times, and being in the same pocket with my keys.
Agreed. I still use a USB-C to headphone adapter on whatever phone I'm using. It was a nice break when I used the XCover. Thanks for all the comments my friend.
I'm in Asia and the cost of the phone+importation could buy me two disposable midrangers. 😅 That cost doesn't include spare parts wtf. But that is expected since this business model would mean less cashflow.
I had xcover3 and then I had xcover 4 for 5 years. Battary still perfect, since I rarealy charged over 80%(ACCUbattary app, was helpful tool) and now for 3 weeks I have had xcover 6. Really good device, only from camera I was little dissaponted. And I have to mutch white balance. There no option to reduce it. Preovious xcover6 android(12) had this option. Whit 13 it is removed.
AMOLED is a broad term, but generally speaking it is by far the superior display technology. It offers fantastic contrast ratios and is very efficient which are both important features on a smartphone. I haven't experienced any flickering issues in quite some time. The issue was solved when variable refresh OLED displays came out.
I am in the need of a more rugged phone now that I work in marine engineering, I constantly drop my phone and I go through screen protectors and phones very quickly.
@@50shadesofbeige88 I’ve even looked at the a54 and getting a rugged case because it would be cheaper with better specs, especially since in my country the xcover6 pro is quite an expensive option.
I have Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Camoflauge color STILL works normal but it has 2gb RAM. So I can not use many apps no more. I love the phone and have been using since 2014. I have 4 batteries of this phone. Right now I am typing this from my phone. I am planning to buy this phone soon and I know that will be way better than my current phone. Together with full case protection like I did with this phone because there is no way can handle impact after another impact and many more. No need to risk my 600+ Euros for 30-40 euros case.
So what is up with this 25 watts charging compared to 15 watts??? Is it true or what.... What model would then have the 25 watt and is hardware or software level. If hardware does it then have better cooling? do you know?
Charging is handled by the chipset on this phone. It is not software. I haven't had any complaints of heat issues while fast charging. 25W is nice to have in a pinch but, the beauty is, you can keep a charged spare battery ready to go. So if you want to leave it disabled it's no big deal. 15W is a little slow in 2023 though.
@@50shadesofbeige88 What i am asking is there a difference between the phone versions - the 25 watt charging is said to only be on the US Versions, and the rest is said to be 15 watts. What version do you have yourself, what is the number behind the battery?
I prefer it to the other rugged offerings, mainly because of Samsung's software ecosystem. You can get other rugged devices for less, but for example: The Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 runs basically a stock Android rom.. to the point where you have to download FK if you want to manage local files. Also, since we use Knox and InTune for MDM, the Knox hardware gives us more robust security and management options outside of the standard Android Enterprise API. Also, Samsung guarantees 3 years of major updates + 5 years of security updates (may vary depending on the market) this is huge since I work in the defense industry and STIG compliance is a must.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Well, the software doesn't really matter, I'd replace it with open source software regardless of the phone. It's the hardware and how easy it is to replace the software that I'm interested in.
I dont remember exactly but Samsung rugged phones have been out for years now. The problem is that these phones are delegated to a lower level of importance of Samsung's phone lines. The other thing is the extra batties can get pricey since they probably dont make that many of them. Its not like the days when I had my Galaxy Note 4 and there are so many different aftermarket battery I could buy. I think some of Samsung budget phones have removable batteries too.
I understand your concern, and it's certainly not without reason. Modern XCover phones share the same battery and pogo pin layout. There are many listings on Amazon for replacement batteries and the cost is around $20 for just the battery. As far as Samsung neglecting them, I don't think that's something to worry about. They do make a lot of them, they are targeted at the B2B market, that's why you don't see them often. My company has an SLA with Samsung Electronics America that guarantees we will have support through 2027. All of the Enterprise models get monthly security updates and there is a roadmap for the XCover6 Pro to get major OS upgrades through Android 15. Even the older models like the XCover 4s, still get security updates despite being beyond the average lifecycle of an enterprise device. I'm not saying this phone is for everyone. If headphone jack and user replaceable battery are key features, it's a very good option considering the software ecosystem Samsung provides.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Oh...Ok. I was pushing the on/off button on the right side...and either of the assignable left side buttons like my old Samsung. But it's all on the same side on this. THANKS
I'm just trying to find a new phone to replace my Galaxy S7 and no one makes a phone with an actual home button anymore except apple and I refuse to use anything for my Apple I just absolutely hate the OS..... I can't wrap my brain around it it just doesn't make any sense.... but anyway I found this phone while I'm trying to find a newer phone to replace my Galaxy S7.... my wife has an s22 ultra and it is 10 times faster than mine.... plus she will still get signal 10 minutes after I'm holding my arm out the window trying to look at Facebook LMAO..... but I refuse to use a phone that does not have an actual home BUTTON.........And it drives me ABSOLUTELY NUTS trying to use the Hologram buttons ! LOL
@@50shadesofbeige88 yeap $600 is the pre order price here. I might wait for it to go lower to buy it as my second phone. $450 would make sense because they're competing against a lot of Chinese brands here which all are tough competitions.
These phones are only discounted/on sale through the business line of wireless companies but for the consumer accounts, there are rarely if any discounts on this phone.
@@imzjustplayin yeah it's a shame, could have given the consumer option to use it as their secondary or even primary phone (for those who don't need the extra features of a smartphone)
@@50shadesofbeige88 Your production value increasing means it's more trivial for you to send me the phone, right? Would you know, is there any bloatware on the unlocked, straight from Samsung US version of this phone?
Unfortunately, as with most Android phones, the bloatware mostly comes from the carrier. For instance: Verizon installs about 12 apps on every phone, 2 of which can not be easily uninstalled. However, you can get a relatively clean ROM if you buy carrier unlocked directly from Samsung. By production value, I mean I could make a more compressive review of the phone addressing your specific concerns and compare it to other competitors. My mic is better, my scripts are better and my camera mounts are better. 😊
너는 러기드폰의 가장 기본적인것을 모른다. 러기드 폰을 이용하는 가장 큰 목적은 zello walkie talkie app을 xcover 버튼과 top 버튼과 호환이 되는지 확인해야 한다. 그 제품은 엄밀히 따지면 무전기 소통을 위한 무전기다. 그것이 주된 제작 의도다. zello app은 2억명 이상의 사용자가 있다. 영상에 그것에 대한 설명이 없다.
Would like to see something similar with a 5.9" screen. Phones are way to damn big these days.
Agreed. This one will not fit into your pocket very well . 😂 I actually gave up my S23 Ultra to go back to a regular S23 for the same reason. Just too big..
I have this phone and I love it. I can replace the battery when ever it gets low with a charged one. Before this I had the XCover, and I had no real problems but I wanted more memory so I now have a XCover 6 and I am very happy with it. I am a auto Technician.
Informative, correct and explained in the most simplified manner.
Always love seeing interesting devices like this. Crazy that these exist and almost no one knows about them.
Yup, its very reminiscent of the Galaxy S5. I almost wonder if they reused some of the tooling to make the XCover.
If this thing had a flagship grade camera and a bigger sized battery, it'd be the "only phone you ever need" - but they can't have that can they - how else will they incentivize you to throw away your perfectly working phone after the battery goes out
I agree.
@@50shadesofbeige88Rugged phones are way better than flagships. I don't know any flagships which have the thermal camera capabilities And 20000 mAh battery like the Oukitel WP 19. Some rugged phones from blackview offers Fast reverse and fast wireless charging and they take amazing pictures in broad daylight. Since apple fanboys brag about iPhones so called photography capabilities, why there's no thermal camera on iPhones which are overpriced.
I won't lie but with the Galaxy xcover 6, a snapdragon 778g, removable battery, a rugged body, a headphone jack, a micro SD card slot, this thing is brilliant , thank you Samsung 😊😊
Another thing where flagships sucks, repairability. With rugged phones, they're screwed, not glued, same thing for their batteries making replacement hassle free
you can just replace the battery
Yeah fleabay has the older model Xcover Pro batteries that also work in the Xcover6 Pro for $12ea. I bought 5 of them for prosperity sake. They work as good as the factory battery.
The battery can be removed so that solves that
Do not stop doing what you love, you are very good at ti!
Bought one a year ago, want to keep it for the next few years, after a year of heavy use with battery degradation it took less than 3 minutes to take it out of the otterbox, pop off the back, slap in a new fresh battery, and put it back together. Camera isn't great but meh not big into mobile photography to begin with, definitely still a great phone even in 2024.
I have one of these. I bought it specifically for the replaceable battery. It is an excellent device. My only real conplaint is that the back seems a bit flimsy, and I had a very difficult time trying to buy a spare plastic back in the USA (there are web stores in Europe that sell them, but Samsung USA was useless when I tried to buy one here...I ended up ordering it from Europe and paying crazy shipping charges).
Yes, the back is flimsy, it's very similar to the back they used on the Galaxy S5. I wish they sold replacements for a reasonable price.
@@50shadesofbeige88 They really should just have a web store for parts, or at least a phone number to call to order parts. There seems to be no way to order this in the USA. Also, I haven't found a service manual yet. Still a good phone, though, and one of the best on the market right now.
Yeah I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on a service manual. 😂 Samsung does provide them to partners. Give the replacement parts a couple more months. Of course, Samsung will not sell them to consumers (although I wish they did), but salvage parts usually start hitting the market within a year or so of the phone being released. It's tough, because XCover is not super popular, so salvage parts will also be harder to get. I can get the batteries, the rear covers and the LCD assembly only.
I wonder if this is a problem a 3D printer would solve..? Anyone reading this thread know much about them?
Yes. I don't think PTFE filament would be flexible enough or printable at such a fine tolerance. I suppose it would be fine if you weren't worried about case fitment or maintaining the original design for water resistance.
I bought mine for gigwork. Takes drops like a champ. Screen is very durable; not a scratch even after being dropped countless times, and being in the same pocket with my keys.
Great video. Really interesting always learning something new.
Glad to hear it!
Mechanic, Engineer and power user. This will be my third Xcover...
Sheeple complain about not needing a headphone jack anymore in lou of bluetooth, but lots of older cars use these aux input jacks for mobile use.
Agreed. I still use a USB-C to headphone adapter on whatever phone I'm using. It was a nice break when I used the XCover. Thanks for all the comments my friend.
I just ordered one of these. Otterbox makes a case for it so you can wear it on a belt.
I'm in Asia and the cost of the phone+importation could buy me two disposable midrangers. 😅 That cost doesn't include spare parts wtf.
But that is expected since this business model would mean less cashflow.
I had xcover3 and then I had xcover 4 for 5 years. Battary still perfect, since I rarealy charged over 80%(ACCUbattary app, was helpful tool) and now for 3 weeks I have had xcover 6. Really good device, only from camera I was little dissaponted. And I have to mutch white balance. There no option to reduce it. Preovious xcover6 android(12) had this option. Whit 13 it is removed.
Fair enough. Yeah the camera definitely isn't great compared to something like a Pixel 6a for around the same price.
Why u need Amoled? U wanna get half blind? Why no one talks about flickering on amoled screens?
AMOLED is a broad term, but generally speaking it is by far the superior display technology. It offers fantastic contrast ratios and is very efficient which are both important features on a smartphone. I haven't experienced any flickering issues in quite some time. The issue was solved when variable refresh OLED displays came out.
@@50shadesofbeige88 i ment pulse width modulation
I am in the need of a more rugged phone now that I work in marine engineering, I constantly drop my phone and I go through screen protectors and phones very quickly.
I worked as a dock master in a previous life. I think this phone would do well for you. I'd buy the OtterBox Defender case to go with it.
@@50shadesofbeige88 I’ve even looked at the a54 and getting a rugged case because it would be cheaper with better specs, especially since in my country the xcover6 pro is quite an expensive option.
I have Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Camoflauge color STILL works normal but it has 2gb RAM. So I can not use many apps no more. I love the phone and have been using since 2014. I have 4 batteries of this phone. Right now I am typing this from my phone.
I am planning to buy this phone soon and I know that will be way better than my current phone. Together with full case protection like I did with this phone because there is no way can handle impact after another impact and many more. No need to risk my 600+ Euros for 30-40 euros case.
I still on my galaxy S2 and.... it's a supplice xd
So what is up with this 25 watts charging compared to 15 watts??? Is it true or what.... What model would then have the 25 watt and is hardware or software level. If hardware does it then have better cooling? do you know?
Charging is handled by the chipset on this phone. It is not software. I haven't had any complaints of heat issues while fast charging. 25W is nice to have in a pinch but, the beauty is, you can keep a charged spare battery ready to go. So if you want to leave it disabled it's no big deal. 15W is a little slow in 2023 though.
@@50shadesofbeige88 What i am asking is there a difference between the phone versions - the 25 watt charging is said to only be on the US Versions, and the rest is said to be 15 watts.
What version do you have yourself, what is the number behind the battery?
How does this thing compare with the Gigaset GX6 etc?
I prefer it to the other rugged offerings, mainly because of Samsung's software ecosystem. You can get other rugged devices for less, but for example: The Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 runs basically a stock Android rom.. to the point where you have to download FK if you want to manage local files. Also, since we use Knox and InTune for MDM, the Knox hardware gives us more robust security and management options outside of the standard Android Enterprise API. Also, Samsung guarantees 3 years of major updates + 5 years of security updates (may vary depending on the market) this is huge since I work in the defense industry and STIG compliance is a must.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Well, the software doesn't really matter, I'd replace it with open source software regardless of the phone.
It's the hardware and how easy it is to replace the software that I'm interested in.
I dont remember exactly but Samsung rugged phones have been out for years now. The problem is that these phones are delegated to a lower level of importance of Samsung's phone lines. The other thing is the extra batties can get pricey since they probably dont make that many of them. Its not like the days when I had my Galaxy Note 4 and there are so many different aftermarket battery I could buy. I think some of Samsung budget phones have removable batteries too.
I understand your concern, and it's certainly not without reason. Modern XCover phones share the same battery and pogo pin layout. There are many listings on Amazon for replacement batteries and the cost is around $20 for just the battery. As far as Samsung neglecting them, I don't think that's something to worry about. They do make a lot of them, they are targeted at the B2B market, that's why you don't see them often. My company has an SLA with Samsung Electronics America that guarantees we will have support through 2027. All of the Enterprise models get monthly security updates and there is a roadmap for the XCover6 Pro to get major OS upgrades through Android 15. Even the older models like the XCover 4s, still get security updates despite being beyond the average lifecycle of an enterprise device. I'm not saying this phone is for everyone. If headphone jack and user replaceable battery are key features, it's a very good option considering the software ecosystem Samsung provides.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Thank you for the info. It's good to know that Samsung's sales pitch to B2B is to honor the long life of OS and security updates.
Hello! What was it that you reposted a couple days ago that got removed? I saw the post was taken down…
I wasn't aware anything was taken down. Was it a community post?
Working on that GPU video too btw. I didn't forget about ya!
@@50shadesofbeige88 yeah
@@jimmified yeah that's weird. YT must have deleted it.
@@50shadesofbeige88 what was it?
Galaxy S5 had NFC via the battery FYI.
Yeah I never said it didn't. :)
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Yo - lemme axe you sumpmm.
Can someone help me figure out how to use the screen shot function on this phone?
Sure, Press and quickly release the Side and Volume down buttons.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Oh...Ok. I was pushing the on/off button on the right side...and either of the assignable left side buttons like my old Samsung. But it's all on the same side on this.
THANKS
@@yomommaahotoo264 you're welcome.
I'm just trying to find a new phone to replace my Galaxy S7 and no one makes a phone with an actual home button anymore except apple and I refuse to use anything for my Apple I just absolutely hate the OS..... I can't wrap my brain around it it just doesn't make any sense.... but anyway I found this phone while I'm trying to find a newer phone to replace my Galaxy S7.... my wife has an s22 ultra and it is 10 times faster than mine.... plus she will still get signal 10 minutes after I'm holding my arm out the window trying to look at Facebook LMAO..... but I refuse to use a phone that does not have an actual home BUTTON.........And it drives me ABSOLUTELY NUTS trying to use the Hologram buttons ! LOL
Wow cool
I agree 👍😊
PUT THE PHONE IN A CONTAINER WITH WATER.😀😀😀 I DON'T THINK IT RESISTS WATER. ONLY RESISTS SPLASHING WATER.👍
I'll gladly fully submerge it live on stream, but I'm holding out for 500 subs. Stay tuned.
Water does find its way into the back, but it doesn't reach the internals.
@jamesb8305 yeah the gasket on the back seems to work well.
I got an Xcover 5 with a similar back cover and gasket and it survived the bottom of a pool just fine
Yeah and hit it with a hammer after you put it in water...😂😂..somebody sounds jealous..lol
Samsung sells it around $600 in my country which is why we don't hear so much about it
Yeah this is not priced for the consumer market at all. I reckon if they were going to retail it the MSRP would be around $450.
@@50shadesofbeige88 yeap $600 is the pre order price here. I might wait for it to go lower to buy it as my second phone. $450 would make sense because they're competing against a lot of Chinese brands here which all are tough competitions.
These phones are only discounted/on sale through the business line of wireless companies but for the consumer accounts, there are rarely if any discounts on this phone.
@@imzjustplayin yeah it's a shame, could have given the consumer option to use it as their secondary or even primary phone (for those who don't need the extra features of a smartphone)
Just paid $900 plus tax in Nova Scotia, from Bell 🤮
Can I pretend that my name is Lewis and try out this phone?
Nice try 😉 If you'd like a more in-depth review I can certainly provide it. My production value has gone up considerably over the past few months.
@@50shadesofbeige88 Your production value increasing means it's more trivial for you to send me the phone, right? Would you know, is there any bloatware on the unlocked, straight from Samsung US version of this phone?
Unfortunately, as with most Android phones, the bloatware mostly comes from the carrier. For instance: Verizon installs about 12 apps on every phone, 2 of which can not be easily uninstalled. However, you can get a relatively clean ROM if you buy carrier unlocked directly from Samsung.
By production value, I mean I could make a more compressive review of the phone addressing your specific concerns and compare it to other competitors. My mic is better, my scripts are better and my camera mounts are better. 😊
ordering one tomorrow, $770 CAD
Enjoy. Thanks for watching!
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너는 러기드폰의 가장 기본적인것을 모른다. 러기드 폰을 이용하는 가장 큰 목적은 zello walkie talkie app을 xcover 버튼과 top 버튼과 호환이 되는지 확인해야 한다. 그 제품은 엄밀히 따지면 무전기 소통을 위한 무전기다. 그것이 주된 제작 의도다. zello app은 2억명 이상의 사용자가 있다. 영상에 그것에 대한 설명이 없다.
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There is no something special about it?
Not many mid tier rugged phones with user replaceable battery, headphone jack, and long term software updates.
Supposedly, it can use DEX.
The Samsung Galaxy cover pro 6 is a pile of junk. It is not even water resistant.
why
4min and 25 seconds before you get to the actual phone!!?? My god!! Blah blah blah 🙄 only to get to the most mediocre review of a phone EVER.