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Samsung has always enjoyed dabbling with the rugged crowd: be it the original Xcover or the Beam range, it's enjoyed offering up more robust phones. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 brings with it a whole new gamut of features and functionality and really show...
Rugged, Camera button, Impressive screen...
Small battery, Slightly thicker than necessary?...
If you're in the market for a tough, attractive next-gen smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 could certainly be worth checking out. We didn't get to dunk it underwater, which is still a favourite test of all mobile phone reviewers, but we're pretty co...
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Samsung likes to have a phone for any niche it can think of. The latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy smartphone range is the rough and ready Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. We’ve been able to get some time with the device at MWC 2013, so here’s out Samsung...
So there you have it, the Xcover 2 is a smartphone that really is for ‘outdoorsy’ people and because of that we have to say that it’s a pretty impressive device. Essentially, if you’re looking for a Smartphone with decent enough specs that can withstan...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-12 05:37:43
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Samsung has always enjoyed dabbling with the rugged crowd: be it the original Xcover or the Beam range, it's enjoyed offering up more robust phones. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 brings with it a whole new gamut of features and functionality and really show...
Rugged, Camera button, Impressive screen...
Small battery, Slightly thicker than necessary?...
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is one of the better phones we saw at MWC 2013, simply because it was a different proposition to the rest of the identikit Samsung Galaxy family. We didn't get to dunk it underwater, which is still a favourite test of all mobi...
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Samsung fired a starting signal into the modern outdoor smartphone market with the release of their Galaxy Xcover. Moreover, the Koreans enjoyed rightfully deserved success. Many buyers seeking rugged electronic companions, whether for sports or adventure...
Good manufacturing, Fit for outdoor use, Bright display, High contrast, Quick internal memory, Practical speaker...
Relatively heavy, Only 4 GB internal memory, Poor-quality front camera...
A great concept with real durability.The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is intended to be a rugged companion for fast-paced activity, especially outdoor sports. The manufacturer prepared the device very well for that use. Its protection meets the IP67 standard...
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The Samsung S7710 Galaxy Xcover 2 is a niche product - sitting at the intersection between people who need a rugged phone (be it for work or for play) and the people who need a smartphone. It's a major upgrade over the original Galaxy Xcover and since...
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Galaxy Xcover 2 is Samsung's first shot at rugged telephony for the year, as the Android handset sports water-, shock- and dust-proof certifications.The Xcover 2 upgrades the specs of its predecessor, and throws in some neat features, like a dedicated...
Rugged yet ergonomic waterproof handset, Good picture and video quality...
Outdoor screen visibility could be better, No ambient light sensor, No second mic for noisecancellation is a challenge outdoors...
If you are looking for a rugged but fairly light and compact Android handset, look no further than the Xcover 2. Granted, it doesn't have the specs or panache of the waterproof Xperia Z, but it is shockproof and won't break the bank for you.Even if yo...
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When you have a job that doesn't put you or your devices through very much physical wear and tear, it's easy to pick a phone. Which one has the features you want at a price you're comfortable with? Boom, there you go.But what if you need a phone that can...
In the end, it's a trade-off. If you're willing to trade ruggedness and a less worrying about your phone's well-being for lower specs and a bulkier build, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is worth keeping in mind. That said, there are other similar phones li...
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