Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

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Short description: 2021 Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Front of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung
SeriesGalaxy Xcover series
Compatible networksGSM / HSPA / LTE
First releasedMarch 4, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03-04)
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PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Xcover 4
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions147.1 mm (5.79 in) H
71.6 mm (2.82 in) W
9.2 mm (0.36 in) D
Mass172 g (6.1 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
System on chipSamsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52
Memory4GB RAM
Storage64GB eMMC 5.1
Removable storagemicroSDXC
BatteryLi-Ion 3000 mAh
ChargingFast battery charging 15W
Data inputs
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
Rear camera
  • 16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
  • Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP, f/2.2
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
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

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

Hardware

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 system on a chip, 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 non-expandable eMMC 5.1 internal storage.[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 display. 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

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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Fullphone specifications". GSMArena. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_5-10718.php. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Black 64GB Specs". Samsung UK. https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/others/galaxy-xcover-5-black-64gb-sm-g525fzkdeea/. 
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specs". PhoneQUA. 15 June 2022. https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-XCover-5_id11648. 
  4. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specs, Release Date, Price". Gadgets360. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/samsung-galaxy-xcover-5-price-in-india-100508. 
  5. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Specs". PhoneArena. 15 June 2022. https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-XCover-5_id11648. 
  6. ↑ PETER (4 March 2021). "Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy Xcover 5". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_the_small_and_rugged_galaxy_xcover_5-news-48057.php. 
  7. ↑ "Samsung Announces Galaxy XCover 5, the Newest Durable and Advanced Smartphone Built for Tough Environments". 4 March 2021. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-announces-galaxy-xcover-5-the-newest-durable-and-advanced-smartphone-built-for-tough-environments. 
  8. ↑ Megha, Malviya (4 March 2021). "New Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 leak reveals back design, expected pricing". https://www.sammyfans.com/2021/03/04/new-samsung-galaxy-xcover-5-leak-reveals-back-design-expected-pricing/. 
  9. ↑ "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades" (in en). August 18, 2020. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-raises-the-bar-for-mobile-experience-innovation-committing-to-three-generations-of-android-os-upgrades. Retrieved May 10, 2021. 
  10. ↑ "[List Which Galaxy devices have received Android 12 and One UI 4?"]. SamMobile. August 25, 2022. https://www.sammobile.com/news/list-galaxy-devices-that-have-received-android-12-one-ui-4-update/. Retrieved October 15, 2022. 
  11. ↑ "When will my Samsung device receive a new security update?". SammyFans. July 12, 2022. https://www.sammyfans.com/2022/07/10/new-samsung-security-update-july-2022/. Retrieved August 7, 2022. 
  12. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 now getting Android 13 and One UI 5.0" (in en). December 4, 2022. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_5_now_getting_android_13_and_one_ui_50-news-56748.php. Retrieved January 17, 2023. 
  13. ↑ "Galaxy XCover 5 gets One UI 6.1 update (yes, 6.1, not 6.1.1)" (in en). SamMobile. September 19, 2024. https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-xcover-5-one-ui-6-1-update/. Retrieved January 18, 2025. 
  14. ↑ "Galaxy XCover 5 picks up February 2025 security update" (in en). SamMobile. February 19, 2025. https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-xcover-5-february-2025-security-update/. Retrieved April 4, 2025. 

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