How tough is the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone?

Rugged industrial settings and outdoor work environments used to be no place for a shiny new smartphone. Dust, rain, bumps, drops and other harsh conditions could bring an unprotected device to its knees — and a worker’s productivity.

But that was before introducing a new wave of rugged smartphones, like Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro. These devices, which are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus screens, combine military-grade durability with the performance and functionality of higher-end consumer phones to keep work moving even in the harshest conditions.

Tested 22 different ways

To earn its standing as an essential tool for frontline workers in industries as varied as construction, public safety, transportation, retail and manufacturing, Galaxy XCover6 Pro had to pass 22 MIL-STD-810 tests.

MIL-STD-810 is a detailed set of standards developed by the U.S. Department of Defense for testing the durability of electronic equipment. Today, it’s also become the gold standard for assessing whether mobile devices are tough enough for industrial use.

Galaxy XCover6 Pro was put through a grueling regime of environmental tests conducted in an independent lab to prove its durability. Here’s a quick run-through of the harsh conditions it endured:

Repeated drops and vibration: All smartphones get dropped — but not usually 26 times in a row. Galaxy XCover6 Pro survived those 26 drops from 1.5 meters up onto plywood, proving its ability to withstand the rigors of real-world work life. Technicians also put the device through six hours of vibration testing to validate its durability in vehicles and industrial settings. After all that, the rugged smartphone showed no signs of damage beyond normal scuffing.

High altitude and low temperatures: Conditions at 15,000 feet are pretty challenging; that’s high enough to need an oxygen mask. The reduced air density at high altitudes can also wreak havoc on typical consumer electronics and their internal components. Technicians performed extensive testing on Galaxy XCover6 Pro at 15,000-feet atmospheric pressure, both in an operating state and powered off. The device was also tested against extreme cold, operating for two hours at −4 F and stored for a further two hours at −40 F. Based on this, a telecommunications worker servicing a cell tower on a snowy mountaintop a “mere” 9,000 feet up can be confident the device can live to tell the tale.

Solar radiation, rain and salt spray: Snow isn’t the only occupational hazard faced by field workers and their smartphones. For many outdoor jobs, rain, unrelenting sun and salt spray may all be part of a day’s work. To prove it’s a worthy companion, Galaxy XCover6 Pro survived repeated exposure cycles to all of the above — three continuous 24-hour cycles of solar radiation, 4 inches of blowing rain for 30 minutes and 24 hours of salt fog. And it still came out with no signs of damage, deformation, discoloration or corrosion.

Extreme heat: High temperatures can be tough on technology and the people using it. But Galaxy XCover6 Pro can take the heat, sailing through testing by operating at temperatures as high as 160 F — and still working without a hitch. Technicians also validated Galaxy XCover Pro can survive being left in a hot vehicle for several hours — with nonoperating tests taking it up to a blazing 176 F.

Dust, temperature shocks, humidity: Galaxy XCover6 Pro was blasted with fine dust on each face for 12 hours, subjected to temperature swings between 90 F and 120 F and practically bathed in 95% relative humidity. Again, it still came out without damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Water immersion and icing: It’s hard for workers inspecting water lines or rescuing flood victims to do their job without getting wet. The same goes for their smartphones. Galaxy XCover6 Pro survived being immersed in 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes and coated with ice for more than six hours, proving it can work in whatever wet or wintry conditions its users take it to. Its advanced touchscreen also works with gloved hands, dirty fingers and wet palms.¹

Thanks to this military-grade testing and its IP68 rating, Galaxy XCover6 Pro is protected against dust, dirt, sand and water, so you can rest easy knowing it can take on both big and small forces of nature.²

Works anywhere, without sacrifice

Being built to withstand punishing conditions is just the beginning. End to end, Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed with on-the-go workers in mind, so it’s loaded with features that make it an ideal companion.

A single-take camera, programmable buttons for rapid access to apps or push-to-talk, a long-lasting swappable battery and pogo pin connectors for drop-in charging are just a few of the features that add up to a worker-friendly, productivity-enhancing rugged smartphone. It’s also part of the Galaxy ecosystem, which means you can sync your phone, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and enjoy next-level connectivity, even when you’re disconnecting.

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro is built to stand up to challenges the real-world dishes out. That’s why leading enterprises outfit their teams with Galaxy XCover6 Pro, the ideal rugged smartphone for a highly mobile frontline workforce.

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¹Water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet.

²These devices passed military specification (MIL-STD-810H) testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions, including temperature, dust, shock/vibration, and low pressure/high altitude. Real world usage varies from the specific environmental conditions used in MIL-STD-810G testing. Samsung does not guarantee device performance in all extreme conditions.